sorry didn't know there was a hatred for st. patricks day... I don't claim to be irish american I just enjoy my irish heritage and a lot of irish culture, and one day will get a chance to visit ireland, so beautiful out that way (from what I've seen anyway).... I'm also scottish and italian, and feel the same way about them... not proud to be an american but unfortunately thats the way I was born. I had no control over that.