Patriotism does not mean contempt for traditions
Barack Obama is no patriot. Liberals apparently love coming up with new definitions of words.
The picture above was taken during the national anthem. This is not presidential behavior. For Democrats to even be considering this man as a potential candidate for the presidency is a disgrace. Not only does he refuse to wear the American flag, he apparently refuses to salute it.
Obama: No Hand on Heart for National Anthem
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. — United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171
Update: Video footage proves he was not early lowering his hand or late raising it. Maybe it was an honest mistake and not deliberate contempt for tradition, but either way, he is not presidential material.
If he is Jehovah’s Witness or something, I’d understand. But I doubt it has anything to do with established religious belief.
It reminds me of something a German observer of American patriotism mentioned. For an American to be a patriot does not mean he embraces everything that America has done or is doing. A patriot can actually be quite critical of American politics. Instead, it means he revers what America stands for, our founding documents, etc.
If you do not have respect for what America stands for, how can you run for president to lead this people?