Picking an example disconnected from modern politics... Suppose that every year the federal government gave each family a baked goose to celebrate our acquisit

Picking an example disconnected from modern politics... Suppose that every year the federal government gave each family a baked goose to celebrate our acquisition of colonies via the Spanish-American War. You can think this is an offensive celebration or a crazy waste of money, but why not accept the goose when it is delivered? It's still a tasty meal, even if you think it shouldn't be given out. That is what is going on. It's not hypocrisy, hate, or inconsistent principles.