When Does Patriotism Become A Danger To Society?

[clb10]

Originally Posted by teach1234

You are far too kind. This guy put missiles into Iran's hands. His previous service notwithstanding, North is the same as Benedict Arnold--a traitor, pure and simple, who deserves the ultimate penalty.

North was an officer.

An officer is trained to follow orders. Following orders is a conservative approach to patriotism.

The blame should be laid at the feet of the commanders.

[djacques]

Patriotism as it exists in the United States is a loathsome psychological defect, tending to reinforce sadism and sociopathy.

[djacques]

Originally Posted by clb10

North was an officer.

An officer is trained to follow orders. Following orders is a conservative approach to patriotism.

The blame should be laid at the feet of the commanders.

Enlisted flunkies mainly follow orders. Officers, by definition, ARE commanders and are expected to know better.