For a small dose of what it means to be a Real Patriot, try picking up your pen (keyboard) and petitioning your government with your grievances. It might amaze you. Perhaps it will not completely alleviate injustice or obviate all wrongs but it is a start and that is always what matters most.
There are those in "Bizarro World" (Foxborough, Sharon, et. al.) who would have you believe that the prerequisites for being a Patriot are to wear American Flag bandannas as head dress.....to tattoo the "Pat the Patriot" logo* on one's shoulder blade.....and finally....to actually be a fan of the New England Patriots. We of sound mind know this to be untrue. We are all Patriots especially when we confront our government (btw-be very careful when you decide to adorn your scalp with ol' glory...there are more respectful places to hang it).
This notion of being a Real Patriot is all the more prescient when you consider the November elections just over the horizon. Write those letters and make demands...it's what a Real Patriot would do.
Godspeed Christopher!
* Pat the Patriot is the old school logo..you know....the one where the grizzled minuteman has a grimace on his face as though he just dropped a deuce....or if you prefer...he's in agonizing pain because he had the ol' two hole destroyed! Speaking of Minutemen.....the Minutemen were Massachusetts Militia not New England Militia.....I bet those good ol' rebels would be turning in their graves at the sight of Rhode Island, New Hampshire and the rest of 'em getting credit for battling on a minute's notice. Bring back the "Boston" Patriots for God Sakes! The ones the Bolts beat for the 1963 AFL Championship.....what was the score of that one chowdah heads?
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