Is Barack Hussein Obama ashamed of our US Flag and what it represents?

Are his ideas of patriotism better than what our US Flag symbolizes? http://www.brownielocks.com/JohnWaynePOA.html http://www.usflag.org/ Obama Won't Wear American Flag Pin By Steve Nicoles, Reporter By Mike Wagner IOWA CITY - Presidential Candidate Barack Obama is trying to change political fashion. He gave a speech in Iowa City Wednesday and he wasn't wearing an American flag pin. Those pins have become synonymous with politicians since 9-11. Obama says he doesn't like how the pin has come to represent patriotism in America. The senator told TV-9, "I decided I won't wear that pin on my chest, instead I'm going to try to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great. Hopefully that will be a testimony to my patriotism." This was Obama's second visit to Johnson County in as many days. http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/10232921.html None of you making accusations about me have a clue about what I think or believe as I have not given any indication of same. However, you have jumped to your own conclusions without research which is what supporters of Obama do. I don't think wearing a pin defines who you are or what you believe, but I do question his intent - which is why I asked this question.

Public Comments

1. I actually respect this decision--I think wearing pins and having vigils and going through a lot of symbolism makes the people who do it feel better about themselves more than it does anything for the groups for who the symbols are worn or the vigils are conducted. I don't think anybody should feel pressured to wear some pin or risk being labled. And I am no liberal.
2. It's the liberal in him coming out. He needs to impress the left wing nuts to get support and votes. He is using the U.S. flag as a tool to do that. It is I who is ashamed of him. It is a sorry day in the great history of our nation that idiots like obama are held in high regard by left wing morons. I for one am proud of our flag and our nation and wear a flag pin proudly upon my chest. God help us all if the lefty communist party takes the oval office. We will be headed for higher taxes, socialized medicine and worst of all a greater chance of being attacked by terrorists.
3. Barack just lost some middle of the road Republicans with that one.. What a wack job.
4. So he should be "ashamed" then? Just because he doesn't hold to YOUR belief? Seems to me as such a devoted American as yourself would respect his right to free speech. I tend to agree with him since people like you have no respect for anyone else's rights. There's more to being an American than wearing a pin. As a "patriot" I would think that you would see that. I'm certainly not like you but I condsider myself more of a American than you'll ever be. You can't see the forest because of the trees.
5. Is wearing a fifty cent trinket truly a measure of patriotism? Is this really the test you want to apply to a candidate? His or her choice in jewelry? Frankly, I’m tired of the flag pins, the yellow wristbands, and the magnetic ribbons on bumpers. Real support for an issue or an ideal comes from within, not from the decorations on the outside.
6. SUBSTANCE OVER SYMBOLISM: That guy is great! Did not hear or read that story before, and want to thank you for telling it.
7. Seems a shame that you would follow the other sheep to slaughter like the rest of the Republican Bush worshipers and your blind loyalty. You sound like the one who disgraces this country and her flag ,and her Constitution by believing we no longer have a freedom of choice , speech, or expression. Your belief is that all the candidates should be the typical Republican with the white shirt , blue suit, blue tie, greased and slicked back hair with a made in China, American flag pin on his lapel. Gee, I'll bet Obama doesn't even drive a Ford extended cab with magnetic ribbons that say support our troops , Bush/Cheney bumper sticker, and a KKK sticker in the window shield to show his patriotism. NO WONDER THE GOP DOESN'T HAVE A SNOWBALLS CHANCE IN HELL OF TAKING THE WHITE HOUSE IN 08.
8. I was wondering the same thing. If you believe in something, you should be proud to show it. It is Americas' way of life to keep our flag waving and we love to pin it on ourselves. It makes you wonder. What is keeping him from pinning the flag on his clothes? Do his loyalties really lie with another country? Is he afraid to constantly pledge allegiance to America, even though he wants to be its' president?. It,s puzzling. He will lose a lot of votes with this little whim. He certainly turned me off. And he's scaring me.
9. arent we all? once bush leave office i'll feel way better myself i fly my flag every day off my front porch, only one for blocks now, however i resent anyone thinking i support anything this pathetic excuse for a president stands for i support my country and its founders, not the usurper
10. Pins don't make you patriotic. I don't like Obama at all, but you have to be a complete nut job to think a pin or a flag on your porch makes you patriotic. Wanting the best for you country makes you patriotic. Obama doesn't want the best for the country he wants to say what will get him elected. If he wanted the best he could start by ridding us of the IRS, everyone wants that. Cause the IRS is horrible, no one says lets get rid of the police because even though we hate them we do kind of need them. Return powers back from the Fed to the states like it was meant to be. Quit running on the same garbage everyone does. Anyway Obama is not patriotic but not because he doesn't wear a pin
11. I like Obama, but am not voting for him. He talks a good game, but he will not deliver it unless all of congress is reformed. If he is elected president, is he going to constantly address congress like a priest/father/pastor does his congregation? I want a person who knows how to operate through the political system regardless of what other people say.
12. No. What he is saying is that too many people wear flag lapels and really aren't that patriotic. It's like people who wear crosses as jewelry. They aren't all Christians.
13. I think He is trying very hard to keep the American attention, the span being short. I think he is choosing the wrong issues to advance and generally making himself out to be the young unknown and unpolished politician he is. Not a president. I fought so he could wave that flag or put it away. When he burns it I'll come looking for him.
14. I understand his posittion on this issue. I really don't think that wearing or not wearing a Flag pin makes you a patriot or not a patriot. I think he loves this country and that is why he is serving a term in Congress and running for President. I personally don't support him for President as he has little experience to be President, he should at least serve two terms in Congress and get more political experience and more Foreign policy experience as well.