True Patriots

2015-02-22T00:34:13-05:00

Can a person be a true patriot who never sacrifices for their country? I don't mean military service as the only means... but in some way sacrificing.

Response by MSG Gerry Poe made Feb 22 at 2015 12:36 AM

2015-02-22T00:36:35-05:00

Yes, my dad was red, white, and blue through and through! Never served in the military, but was one hell of a police officer.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2015 12:49 AM

2015-02-22T00:49:57-05:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member Interesting definition from Urban Dictionary:

Originally, a patriot was someone who loves their country and supports it, but won't blindly follow whatever their country's government does. These days, it is synonymous with Nationalist, which is someone who blindly follows whatever his country's government does, and lacks his own ability to think and reason for himself.

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Feb 22 at 2015 1:30 AM

2015-02-22T01:30:39-05:00

I believe those that support patriots are patriots in themselves. They may have not sacrificed by serving, but supporting our veterans, their families, and especially wounded ones deserved to be thanked!

I know some that disagreed with our policies but were vocal in their support for our soldiers, which is was happy to see.