I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person. ... I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is. (Washington Times, 12 January 2005)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker denies claiming that non-religious people are less patriotic, attributing attacks to fear.
- In plain terms
- I never said religious people are more patriotic than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Patriotism is not limited to religious people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does religion impact patriotism?
Another view
The speaker attributes motives to critics without evidence.
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