Lisa, I loved your post. And I definitely agree with you in the role that the media plays.
I have no qualms about saying, "I love America, but I have major problems with the Bush administration." I realize that's a fine line. In fact, some people may say the line doesn't exist at all - you either love your country or you don't. But there are shades of gray in patriotism just like in everything else.
Now, I don't see that as a fine line at all. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if just about every adult American has said (or at least thought) something like that at one time or another. After all, Democrats may have said that with Reagan and Bush Sr. from 1980-1992, but then it would have been Republicans for the next 8 years with Clinton. I would think it is totally possible to love your country without being supportive of some/many of the policies of the government in power at the moment.
Kathy
