whidbey Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Sen. Robert Taft, R-Ohio, said on Dec. 19, 1941, almost two weeks after the US entered World War II, "As a matter of general principle, I believe there can be no doubt that criticism in time of war is essential to the maintenance of any kind of democratic government." Teddy Roosevelt quote from 1948.. "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American Public." To question Bush makes you a non Patriot or worse.. Those before thought otherwise. Quote
JayB Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 I don't think anyone would question the general principle that the quotes illustrate - although some would question the chronology, as both Teddy and FDR were long gone by 1948 - but the manner of, and the motives for the critique also matter. In some cases they're honorable, in some cases they're not - and the freedom to criticize in service of patriotism comes along with the obligation to endure criticism on the same grounds. Quote
whidbey Posted February 8, 2006 Author Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) Agree... also agree with your first sentence.. I don't think anyone would question the general principle that the quotes illustrate. Freedom comes at a cost. It also come with responsibility. To criticise is American. Edited February 8, 2006 by whidbey Quote
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