Post-July 4 Reflection

"'My country right or wrong' is a thing no patriot would ever think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying 'My mother, drunk or sober'." —G.K. Chesterton

I found this trenchant quotation in a column by, of all people, Cal Thomas, not generally known for his liberal sentiments. To read the whole excellent piece, go here:
Nonpartisan Patriotism