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Question: Lou, why are you and many others, including the president, still flaunting a flag pin on your lapel? We all know that you are an American, so what are you trying to tell us? -- Joe, San Francisco

Dobbs: First Joe, I don't flaunt a flag pin... I simply wear one. But I want to answer your question, because others have asked as well.

I have worn a flag pin on my lapel since the terrorist attacks of September 11th. I chose to do so out of respect for the thousands of people who died in this country that day. I do so because our country is in a global war against terror, and as I've said before, I will wear it for the duration... however long that is.

I also wear it to make clear to my viewers around the world that I am not an objective, neutral journalist on the issue of this country and American interests. If that offends anyone, so be it.

To be perfectly honest, I do wonder why anyone, in this country or anywhere else, would be offended by a little flag pin on a lapel. Maybe because it represents such a very big idea. It makes you wonder.

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