What does it mean to be patriotic? How would you define this characteristic?
2006-09-24 09:39:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are a lot of good answers so far! :) Some very thoughtful!
2006-09-24 10:01:35 · update #1
you should write your own essay, its easy.
2006-09-24 09:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by Chris T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Patriotism is the feeling of pride in your country. The people of the United States are very lucky. We have more freedoms than virtually any other country. No considering certain public laws, we can do, say, eat, watch, visit anyone and anywhere.
We should all feel proud. We also, unlike many countries, have the luxury of not liking something. We can oppose legislation or vote for what we feel is right. We can, as a group or as an individual change things.
Defining the characteristic is a little more difficult. Perhaps I can explain when I feel in a "patriotic spirit". If you were standing at a parade, or at the opening of a baseball game........and the American Flag passes by or raises............do you feel a swell in your chest? Sometimes I feel that emotional want to cry feeling. Maybe it's extreme, but there it is. Perhaps my experience as a member of the U.S. Army get the credit of my patriotism, but I think that is something we learn from our family.
2006-09-25 02:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by NoJail4You 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How patriotic someone is equals how much they try to make their country better. This is different from nationalism in that nationalism implies an agreement with the way your country is being run or the course it is taking. A truly patriotic person wants to make their country better, not be obnoxius toward other nations.
2006-09-24 10:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-27 07:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why the UN is limited in peace efforts is because the representatives patriotically follow their own nations' interests, and not look beyond that.
if patriotism is used like "selfishness for me" on a national level, others still suffer
If used to help your community to think on a bigger level, to help the country, it's gr8 !
2006-09-24 09:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by upf_geelong 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has many meanings to me:
first: a person is fighting and defending his nation, his patriot.
Second: Aperson who is fighting against tyrany.
Third: A person who is defending rights of poors or weaks.
So it has many meanings to me, that are all good meanings.
2006-09-24 09:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by aahamed24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patriotism is being opposite of Democrats.
2006-09-24 09:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means to be blindly fanatical to your nations cause, without questioning your leaders' actions or motives. In this way, the US and many Mid East nations are very patriotic
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2006-09-24 09:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Asking questions when everybody else is certain.
Defending those that no one else will defend.
Having the courage to stand alone when the crowd huddles in fear...or in hatred.
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2006-09-24 10:04:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believing in, supporting, and defending the ideals of your country.
2006-09-24 09:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by timm1776 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being loyal to one's country, both in heart and in deed.
2006-09-24 09:40:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋