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Originally Posted by checkerboy
Ok I do believe that I am patriotic. I don't have to prove my patriotism to any one. I know that I would do what I have to to stand up for my country and the values that I have learned by being a citizen of my country. I would hope that every patriotic citizen would take a long hard look at their government and would criticize what they feel needs criticizing. I don't want to argue about this because really it is my belief and tough if you don't agree.
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I do agree.
I think each person need to express their love of their country by using whatever talents Heavenly Father has given them. Some do it by running for office and trying to make an honest difference. Some do it by joining the military. Some do it by simply being the best American they can be in whatever their chosen vocation is. Some combine two or more of these.
Here's another way, and this is my favorite: I teach my kids to love their country as much as I do and to promote its well being in the best way they can. If that means military service, Great. If it means heading up the next major advance in technology, Great. if it simply means raising their children the same way, Great!
Anybody who presumes to judge the patriotism of others is making a mistake. It's like questioning someone's Christianity. How can you truly know what's in someone's heart?
Soldiers are honored as they are precisely because they do what most cannot or will not. THAT is why they deserve the kudos they've earned.
To disparage the patriotism of others simply for not having served is to make a mockery of that honor.