While doing some research for my previous post, I ran upon this little gem by TIME writer, Jay Newton-Small:

I know you all are already familiar with the Obama / flag lapel pin hype. My question is, how the hell could someone who writes for such a prestigious magazine be so stupid? It could be that Jay isn’t stupid. Maybe she thinks we’re stupid. Either way, it sure draws TIME’s credibility into question.

I wonder what Jay’s answer would be if I could ask her tomorrow how often she wears a flag pin? I wonder what Jay’s reaction would be if I were to label her an unpatriotic and unfit American? Lastly, I wonder what Jay’s reaction would be if I were to tell her many of our elected officials, on both sides of the aisle, including president Bush, often brave the public streets without their flag lapel pin?

It appears Jay Newton-Small could put a little more thought into her articles. And maybe it’s time for TIME to do a little bit of soul’searching too.