Why Hillary Clinton's Lack Of American Flag Pin Is Not Actually That Big Of A Deal
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Why Hillary Clinton's Lack Of American Flag Pin Is Not Actually That Big Of A Deal

Stop tearing her down for the most minute details and start paying attention to the real issues.

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Why Hillary Clinton's Lack Of American Flag Pin Is Not Actually That Big Of A Deal
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Recently, there has been many outcries about the 2016 Presidential Election -- and more specifically, Hillary's Clinton's clothing choices. She has appeared on the debate stage countless times in her signature pantsuits and has consistently stood up for women in politics. However, people have decided to throw her ideas and intelligence out the window for one, simple reason: she has yet to wear an American flag pin.

Twitter users across America have torn her down for the lack of "patriotism" and "love for America."

What people should really be talking about is the issues at hand: our lack of gun control, racism, the wage gap, our crashing economy, and so much more. But instead, Trump supporters have created a new distraction for the public. Twitter users have decided to tear our first real, potential female president for not wearing an American flag pin. What they have chosen not to mention is that multiple male presidential candidates did not wear lapel pins every time they stepped on stage, yet they have yet to be publicly scrutinized for their decision. They have chosen not to mention how infrequently Donald Trump wears flag pins. She is not obligated to wear a pin to a debate.

In the people's defense, I do believe that wearing an American flag lapel pin is extremely patriotic and is a small touch that could absolutely work in her favor. But not everyone feels the need to publicly sport their identityevery single day (or debate, in Hillary's case). I am a cheerleader -- I don't wear clothing with cheerleading logos and designs every day. I want to switch it up, and I wear what makes me happy. Some days, I will sport my team's apparel loud and proud, but some days I'll keep my dress more subtle. That doesn't mean I don't love and support my team unconditionally.

Regardless of who you will be voting for this coming November, no one can disagree that Hillary wants to be our president. If she didn't want it bad enough, she would have dropped out of the race and allowed Trump to take the throne. But she wants to change America and improve the nation, helping women, children, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of all races and nationalities along the way. So why don't we pay less attention to her attire and more attention to her intentions? The lack of a pin shouldn't determine whether or not one is fit to be president; it is one's actions that determine their strength. I support my team every day, regardless of whether or not I'm sporting their logo. Hillary has repeatedly proved that she supports and love America, and she doesn't have to prove that by changing her dress to please the public.

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