Source: Future of Freedom Foundation
by Jacob G Hornberger
“A recent op-ed in the Los Angeles Times demonstrates what is a warped interpretation of the term ‘patriotism.’ The op-ed is about former football player Pat Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan twenty years ago. It’s written by Bill Dwyre, a former sports editor for the Times. Dwyre reminds us that Tillman was motivated to join the military after the 9/11 attacks. He gave up a $3.6 million football contract to join the U.S. military and was hoping to be sent to Afghanistan to fight the terrorists. … One of the fascinating aspects of Dwyre’s op-ed glorifying Tillman’s patriotism is what he leaves out of the op-ed. Tillman was an outspoken opponent of Bush’s invasion and war of aggression against Iraq. Dwyre doesn’t even mention that, which is revealing.” (04/24/24)
https://www.fff.org/2024/04/24/a-warped-view-of-patriotism-on-pat-tillman/