Observed by Chesterton & Friends.
The saying, “My country, right or wrong,” is often cited as a statement of blind allegiance to the nation and its policies, no matter what.
It is often said to counter those who try to point out when this country is doing something wrong - implying that critics are not patriotic.
The problem is, it is only a partial quotation – and one that distorts the real meaning.
In 1872, Senator Carl Shurz said: “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.”
Cannot......resist.......
SCOWI was recently 'set right.'
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