Quote Originally Posted by lady_zana
A "true patriot" comes in many forms - promoting peace does not make you NOT a true patriot.

The idea that one can only be a "true patriot" by supporting this war is the idea that has kept many people from voicing their opinions against the war.

Like I said, a true patriot means different things to different people but this is my idea of a true patriot - Someone who loves their country and loves it enough to want what's best for it and the people living there, even if it means NOT supporting the government in every action they take.
That is very good.
And I believe that my friend is a true patriot, by his own actions. because he does love his country, and he believes he is doing his best for the country, by objecting strongly and vocally about what he believes is the exploitation of his dead sons photograph submitted onto sites that promote peace.
He knows his son, and he knows his son would object if the situation were reversed. These people are the true patriots in my eyes, not people who blurp off how great they are on a daily basis and would have one believe that patriotism is reading the obituaries on Sunday morning over croissants and orange juice !!!!!
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