Main Entry: pa·tri·ot·ism
Pronunciation: \ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm, chiefly British ˈpa-\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1726
: love for or devotion to one's country
Election eve thoughts.
The terms patriot and patriotism have been bounced around alot lately...everyone (Political candidates mostly...) thinks they are a patriot, and accuses the other of not being one. How do you define it?? Although not a definition per se, I like Edward R Murrows quote..."We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it."
Also Twains, "Loyalty to country always, loyalty to the government when it deserves it".
By definition...are we patriots simply by loving ones country? To what degree? How many of would willingly die for your country? What sacrifices will you make to ensure that the next generations enjoy similiar benefits to yours?
I need coffee..
Pronunciation: \ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm, chiefly British ˈpa-\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1726
: love for or devotion to one's country
Election eve thoughts.
The terms patriot and patriotism have been bounced around alot lately...everyone (Political candidates mostly...) thinks they are a patriot, and accuses the other of not being one. How do you define it?? Although not a definition per se, I like Edward R Murrows quote..."We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it."
Also Twains, "Loyalty to country always, loyalty to the government when it deserves it".
By definition...are we patriots simply by loving ones country? To what degree? How many of would willingly die for your country? What sacrifices will you make to ensure that the next generations enjoy similiar benefits to yours?
I need coffee..