~~May 24, 2015~~
THE CASE OF THE DIXIE CHICKS COMES TO MIND
There are people who staunchly believe it’s unpatriotic to criticize the president of the United States. Apparently, these people think that “he’s our president, right or wrong, and we all need to support him, you know”.
It’s funny, because I know a few people who tell me it’s unpatriotic, but I don’t remember those people saying that when George W. Bush was president.
Well, there’s nothing in the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights that states we are obligated to support our government, or any elected official in it. There are laws against treasonous behavior and laws against making threats of bodily harm, as there should be.
But there is nothing obligating us to queue up and support all the policies and actions of those elected to public office. That’s a personal decision we are entitled to make. In fact, some would say it’s the solemn duty of every citizen to criticize elected officers when deserved, especially a president.
We live in a republic.
The president and commander in chief works for us. We “hire” him when we elect him. Then we pay close attention to what he does on the job. In your mind, if he makes good decisions and serves your interests, you rehire him. If he’s a poor leader and decision-maker, you try to fire him in the next election by voting for his opponent.
“As it appears in … full read/full credit”
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/09/30/is-it-unpatriotic-to-oppose-the-president-84349#ixzz3b4dlt7cj
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Citizens-UnTied/478986762118129?fref=ts
HOW COME THIS DOESN’T APPLY TO CURRENT COMMANDER IN CHIEF?
Mark Twain said it best:
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”
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