What sounds un-American to some is patriotism to others

April 24, 2010 at 7:32PM

When did protesting the actions of the government become un-American? The recent news about Americans who are protesting governmental actions has brought a very interesting response. Whether it is a doctor in Florida or a large corporation such as AT&T, they are all being accused of being un-American. The United States was founded on dissent. Those who call these individuals and corporations un-American do not understand the true meaning of their words. The founding of this country shows us that those who are protesting the government's actions are more American than those who think they are not. CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN, MAPLE Grove

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