2007-10-05 08:58:29 · 30 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Senators and Presidential candidates certainly should.
2007-10-05 09:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 4⤊ 8⤋
One does not become a patriot by wearing something, waving a flag, agreeing with some stupid politicians or saying the offensive "under god" in the polluted pledge.
Politics and patriotism [probably have little or nothing to do with one another. I am certain that most politicians have little idea about actual patriotism.
2007-10-05 10:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if the lapel pin was issued by the US Government, and not a company who does not own the copyright to the US Flag.
2007-10-05 10:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Feeling Mutual 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it."
Edward R. Murrow
"I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exist and I know it has done much in the present contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward."
General George Washington
2007-10-05 09:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by LittleLamb 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. However, real patriots should always support your right to wear an American flag lapel pin at all times if you choose to.
2007-10-05 09:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
No. No one can define a true patriot and just because someone wears an American flag pin does not mean they are a patriot.
2007-10-05 09:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey G 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I don't wear a flag pin at all times, and since you don't know me, would you automatically assume that I am not patriotic? This is a ridiculous non-issue made into a large issue by the media.
2007-10-05 09:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The use of the phrase "real patriots" is enough to make me squirm all by itself. The notion that some might feel that they have to distinguish themselves from others (fake patriots? non-patriots? ex-patriots?) is even more disturbing because it promotes an us-vs-them mentality that's bad enough without feeling compelled to advertise it to the world. We're all Americans and we're all equal, so let's not start any of this "...but some are more equal than others" nonsense. That's a reference to George Orwell's "Animal Farm" in case you've never read it.
2007-10-05 12:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Real patriots get involved in the running of their country, go to your local government meetings, find out about your congressman,you will get the government you deserve.
Wearing a pin wont improve anything.
2007-10-05 09:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, there are certainly other ways to express Patriotism, such as flying the flag etc. However, if you are a true patriot, a Flag lapel is a nice, subtle touch.
2007-10-05 09:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by mannzaformulaone 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
A real American would get a head to body tattoo of the flag and walk around nude all the time.
2007-10-05 09:03:45 · answer #11 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋