2006-07-25 09:03:04 · 14 answers · asked by Olivia 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If I remember correctly, originally the word "patriot" meant "a person opposed to the existing (British) government". People who were content with the extsting government and displayed its flag on their front porches were called loyalists.
Also, paying taxes is not a function of U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizens living abroad do not pay taxes in the U.S. Foreign nationals living in the U.S. do.
2006-07-25 09:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A patriot does what they can for family, community, state and nation. And they care about all of the above. I would call a person who spends an hour a week volunteering to clean trash up in a local park more of a patriot than someone who just cuts a check for taxes.
2006-07-25 16:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by OccumsRevelation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You would still have to pay your taxes even if you disagreed with everything the country stood for, putting a flag up would make you a patriot though.
2006-07-25 16:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a good citizen,and serving in the nations Military services reinforces your patriotism. Hanging a flag shows pride in that patriotism. Paying taxes makes you a strong citizen. Following the law, it's administrators, and supporting good leadership makes you a good citizen! Whining about your opinion not being represented, believing fools, and acting in a immoral (unlawful) way is NOT patriotic or good manners!
2006-07-25 16:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paying our taxes provides us with the freedom we have to fly our Flag out on the front porch.
2006-07-25 18:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting a flag up shows your undying patronage the United States of America. Taxes make peple wanna take down the flag and live a life miles away....
2006-07-25 16:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by keybaordz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now the flag should be flown...upside down a symbol of distress....Distress that we have a criminal in the white house who has caused this nation great harm both economically and socially......paying taxes I don't mind you cant have an effective government without a tax base...its how these taxes are used is definitely open for serious debate
2006-07-25 16:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by tough as hell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hanging a flag on the porch.
Paying taxes makes you a citizen.
2006-07-25 16:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by mthtchr05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay taxes so I don't go to jail for tax evasion. Not into the flag thing.
2006-07-25 16:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Yisrael Chai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying putting the "Support our troops" sticker on your car - which is the absolute bare minimum you can do - makes you a patriot.
Real patriots support their words with actions.
- They vote.
- They volunteer to help the less fortunate and the environment.
- They send supplies to the overseas troops themselves or with their community.
- They believe in free speech and the opportunity for all to express themselves.
- They fight for peace, equality, and justice for all.
2006-07-25 16:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋