Patriotism Or Cowardice | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Patriotism Or Cowardice

Is the difference really that cloudy?

20
Patriotism Or Cowardice
Sporting News

Patriotism and cowardice have often been confused for each other recently. The extent to which people confuse issues concerning Patriotism and Cowardice is very alarming. More alarming is the fact that people who confuse patriotism with cowardice are not aware of it.

Here are two scenarios.

Person A in an interview called out a veteran who was captured in World War 2 by the Germans. Person A concluded on National T.V. that the veteran should not be considered a hero since he was captured. Person A also shames minorities as well as people with disabilities and blames them for the downfall of America. Person A in a 2 year span has encouraged a boldness of hatred towards minorities setting America back decades in the progress it has made.

Person B risked his football career and losing his fans by putting his fist up and sometimes kneeling on one knee during the National Anthem. Person B does this as a sign to protest against police brutality and the unjust treatment of minorities. Person B in less than six months has encouraged several of these protest among other footballers, high school students, some police officers and several college students.

Looking at this two scenarios you would think that there is a clear distinction in who a patriot and a coward is, seeing that only one of these people is doing something that could make American better. Nevertheless, somehow Person A is regarded as a patriot. Someone who genuinely wants to "Make America Great Again". Meanwhile, Person B is seen as a coward, someone who is disrespectful and has no love for his country or the veterans who fight for it.

Reading this it’s almost impossible to believe that anyone could be so clueless about patriotism and cowardice -- until race comes into the picture. Person A is a white male, known as Donald Trump and Person B is a minority male known as Colin Kaepernick.

What would you say is the reason for the misconception of Patriotism and Cowardice? Is Trump really a Patriot and Kaepernick a Coward? Are people just blinded by race? Does racial privilege play a role?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

117339
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

24566
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

22935
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments