Lapel Pins Can Be A Political Hot Potato
Lapel pins [http://www.lapelpinscn.com] have a checkered history in the political world. Often worn as a symbol of patriotism, sometimes as a sign of rebellion, sometimes a misconstrued indicator of misplaced priorities or misinterpretation, the lapel pin is a staple of the modern political world.
It's not the lapel pins themselves. The basic lapel pins, no matter how they're made, or where they come from, are small, innocuous pieces of metal. It's hard to imagine how something so small can be caught up in so much intrigue in Washington, in the state capitals and on the campaign trail.
No, the issue is not with the lapel pins themselves, but with the meanings people assign to them. And that's where things get sticky.
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama came under fire for not wearing a flag lapel pin. At the time, Obama said "I haven't been making a big deal of it. Others have. Sometimes I wear it (the lapel pin), sometimes I don't." But after coming under fire from conservatives who questioned his patriotism, Obama relented and began wearing the flag lapel pin consistently.
Other politicians have faced the same criticism, usually during heated election campaigns. One thing is certain - aspiring officeholders won't go wrong by wearing American flag lapel pins, but could trip up if they don't wear one.
Others who are perhaps more creative in their interpretations, go so far as to see lapel pins that allegedly indicate a massive conspiracy. One website alleges that an eagle lapel pin worn by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shows she is a member of a satanic cult.
And believe it or not, nudity on lapel pins has become an issue in recent months. In May, controversy erupted in Virginia over a "modest" version of a lapel pin issued by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to his office staff. The lapel pin featured the state seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which depicts the Roman goddess Virtus.
The lapel pins issued by Cuccinelli differed from the official state seal in one important way, however. The state seal features Virtus wearing a blue tunic, her left breast bare. The lapel pins issued to Cuccinelli's staffers showed Virtus wearing an armored breastplate that covers both breasts. Following widespread national media coverage, Cuccinelli announced his office would discontinue the "modest" lapel pins.
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, some broadcast news organizations were criticized for asking their reporters and anchors not to wear patriotic lapel pins on the air. Such policies have long been standard practice for news organizations of all sizes, and were not a response to the 9/11 attacks. ABC News in particular came in for particular criticism, although other news organizations have similar policies.
Lapel pins are a low-key way to make a political point. But some people may find them objectionable in the workplace if they disagree with that point. Discretion is advised when considering whether to wear political lapel pins to work.
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It's not the lapel pins themselves. The basic lapel pins, no matter how they're made, or where they come from, are small, innocuous pieces of metal. It's hard to imagine how something so small can be caught up in so much intrigue in Washington, in the state capitals and on the campaign trail.
No, the issue is not with the lapel pins themselves, but with the meanings people assign to them. And that's where things get sticky.
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama came under fire for not wearing a flag lapel pin. At the time, Obama said "I haven't been making a big deal of it. Others have. Sometimes I wear it (the lapel pin), sometimes I don't." But after coming under fire from conservatives who questioned his patriotism, Obama relented and began wearing the flag lapel pin consistently.
Other politicians have faced the same criticism, usually during heated election campaigns. One thing is certain - aspiring officeholders won't go wrong by wearing American flag lapel pins, but could trip up if they don't wear one.
Others who are perhaps more creative in their interpretations, go so far as to see lapel pins that allegedly indicate a massive conspiracy. One website alleges that an eagle lapel pin worn by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shows she is a member of a satanic cult.
And believe it or not, nudity on lapel pins has become an issue in recent months. In May, controversy erupted in Virginia over a "modest" version of a lapel pin issued by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to his office staff. The lapel pin featured the state seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which depicts the Roman goddess Virtus.
The lapel pins issued by Cuccinelli differed from the official state seal in one important way, however. The state seal features Virtus wearing a blue tunic, her left breast bare. The lapel pins issued to Cuccinelli's staffers showed Virtus wearing an armored breastplate that covers both breasts. Following widespread national media coverage, Cuccinelli announced his office would discontinue the "modest" lapel pins.
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, some broadcast news organizations were criticized for asking their reporters and anchors not to wear patriotic lapel pins on the air. Such policies have long been standard practice for news organizations of all sizes, and were not a response to the 9/11 attacks. ABC News in particular came in for particular criticism, although other news organizations have similar policies.
Lapel pins are a low-key way to make a political point. But some people may find them objectionable in the workplace if they disagree with that point. Discretion is advised when considering whether to wear political lapel pins to work.
About the Author
Lapel Pins CN is the premier provider of lapel pins in China.We will give our best service and gifts for you,if you have any request,just let us know.
maerda - 22. Sep, 13:15
