Obama And The American Flag Pin. The press has been nicer than they need to be. It's a risky opportunity to make a contrast between Obama's patriotism and the patriotism of his pin wearing opponents. Saying that, I'd like to be sure that my future president's respect for the flag is above reproach. For now, it's enough that he is the leads in contributions from military personnel, that his voting record for soldiers and veterans is outstanding.

My attitude is that I’m less concerned about what you’re wearing on your lapel than what’s in your heart,” Mr. Obama told an audience here. “You show your patriotism by how you treat your fellow Americans, especially those who served.

From former Air Force General Merrill "Tony" McPeak, the former chief of staff of the Air force.

"The American people are wise enough to understand the difference between petty symbolism and real substance, real courage, real judgment, which is what Barack brings to this ball game"

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