2006-06-16 16:40:42 · 11 answers · asked by ben s 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
No, I'm quite certain I know what a patriot is. You see, I just looked it up. Yeah, they have these new things called dictionaries. Well, not anymore, but they still have dictionary.com:
"Patriot (n): One who loves, supports, and defends one's country."
2006-06-16 16:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
well ill just say this the "patriots" back in the 1780s wanted to get rid of taxation without repsention. if king george had given that to them would we have still fought? probally not this "great man" in our history was a patriot because he loved his homeland not because he led the army that threw them off.
also patriot and patriotic are from the same word and if someone is a patriot then they will give their life for their country
2006-06-17 00:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Krg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A patriot supports the president during a war and all policies and laws he wants to protect the country.
2006-06-16 23:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition is so broad that political protests that unaccountably become violent could be classified as domestic terrorism.
PATRIOT eliminates Government accountability. While PATRIOT freely eliminates privacy rights for individual Americans, it creates more secrecy for Government activities, making it extremely difficult to know about actions the Government is taking.
2006-06-16 23:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tesla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bird that sits on a pirates shoulder-- LOL I am sorry but I could not help it. Everybody knows that Mel Gibson is a Patriot.
2006-06-16 23:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by Angie A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well: a patriot is a pro football player from New England,
or one who believes in his country,
or a missile
to name a few patriots
2006-06-16 23:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by redsoxfan11x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone that supports their countries authority and interests. I always thought I was a patriot but I definitely don't support America's authourity (being Bush and his administration)
2006-06-16 23:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A patriot is one who is willing to die for his country and who is ready to help his president and other citizens in any way he can.
2006-06-16 23:44:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. A person who puts his country ahead of its government.
2. A person who asks valid questions about his government that others are too afraid to speak.
3. A person who is not afraid to admit when his country is wrong.
2006-06-16 23:43:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" - Samuel Johnson.
2006-06-16 23:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by mcd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋