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Quote by: Derach  I think it is arrogant and hypocritical and disingenious to have a real hatred in your heart and soul for America, retain your American citizenship, and have time to post and respond on this message board instead of spending every waking hour working to change what you claim to hate so much.
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Well, I fail to see how my citizenship is retained by me alone, especially when I don't believe in citizenship anyway. As for spending every waking hour, I cannot do that. I make little efforts here and there, speak up in the workplace from time to time, write letters to the editor, refuse to join the army or become a landlord, give money to homeless people, etc.
But I'm not society. Even if I did make a greater effort, little would come from it because I'm just one person with limited influence and resources. My best chance is to influence others in some way and possibly create a snowball effect. But I'm also not going to lie and sugarcoat my views, as that damages my personal integrity.
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Quote by: Derach There is a huge and profound difference in hatred for current political environment or policy, or hatred for a particular leader or party, but hatred for the republic of the United States by a citizen (or for that matter, a foreigner living here and benefitting from our culture) is hypocritical. |
How is it hypocritical to hate a status I never asked for, but was born into? And even if I am somehow profoundly hypocritical, it doesn't negate my points.
Grandpa h.