I agree with Seth, Obama’s decision to scorn the flag is the single dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of him doing. Even if he thinks the flag pins are stupid, his response should be that he won’t let the right claim the flag, not to cede the flag to those he disagrees with.
But, as it just so happens, Peter Beinart and I debate the issue of patriotism in tomorrow’s edition of WYP. I think it’s a pretty good discussion.