Posted on 07/27/2004 8:11:45 PM PDT by Americanwolf
What I would like to do is get an idea of what the common person thinks patriotism is. I maybe wrong but I think that with the media and all political parties claim their own forms of patriotism, the true mean may get lost. I also know that most People have their own definitions of Patriotism.
Below is a definition of Patriotism. (Thanks to our friends at Merrim-Webster)
Main Entry: pa·tri·ot·ism Pronunciation: 'pA-trE-&-"ti-z&m, chiefly British 'pa- Function: noun : love for or devotion to one's country
I know that my personal feelings about patriotism go beyond the simple definition. Do others see it differently? If you would care to leave your feelings on patriotism, I am intrested to get a feel of what others think. Debate encouraged. Attack discourage. Just a free exchange on an Idea that has a great impact on our country. Thanks!
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