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Patriotism can .....also be expressed through a love of nature - the wildlife and landscapes unique to your part of the world for example. Think about people from our history who you admire greatly, that is a form of patriotism.
You don't have to be a goose stepping automaton to be patriotic, something american conservatives seem to have forgotten..
I will disagree with. There are at times evil people who rise up in this world, and someone has to put them down lest we cease to exist along with your freedom to feel the way you do. When that happens, and it does happen from time to time, we need the military. We need a military that is well-trained and well-prepared to face the threat and defend us. That kind of military does not spring into being overnight, with the one exception of the Revolutionary War. But we can't count on that, because the French Revolution had similar beginnings and turned into a series of random massacres. Just because we got lucky once does mean we should place our freedom in the hands of blind luck.
But you cant expect me to pat them on the back and say well done for current jobs they shouldnt be doing!
Originally posted by semperfortis
I believe that the stronger my country is the more others will respect her.
Soldiers are partially to blame, they volunteerly enlist. Some actually have a goal in mind to go to into military while they are n high school(which is really sad).
So yes, I am a PATRIOT. I have earned the right to be a Patriot.
The only question is this….
Have you earned the right to criticize me?
Originally posted by semperfortis
I am a patriot. I love my country with all of my heart and all of my soul. I love my country so much, I have devoted my life to serving her; well at least the last 33 years.
I have given my sweat, blood and tears for her and sacrificed financially, emotionally and physically.
I would do it all again.
I believe that the stronger my country is the more others will respect her.