Saturday, September 12, 2009

COLUMN: The Politics of Protest

Today is the Tea Party Express protest in D.C. and yes I believe as Americans we have a fundamental right to freedom of speech (so long as no one is hurt). But, I do have one major concern: who defines patriotism?

Patriotism is NOT political. Watch the number of people who wrap themselves in the flag and claim to be 'real Americans.' Like Obama? Then you are not a real American. Think Obama is a U.S. citizen? Then you are not a real American. Want health care reform? Then you are not a real American.

When someone tells you that you are not a real American, chances are you are.

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