even with all of our country's issues, isn't it still a good thing to love your country? to fight for it's freedom?to respect it? are their still patriots out there? guys like george m. cohan for instance.maybe he's not your choice, but one hell of a patriot. i think the USA is a great place to be. so without anyone getting nasty, do you agree? with any of this?
2007-01-09 08:32:53 · 8 answers · asked by racer 51 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
No, patriotism is NOT a thing of the past! We should love our country, even if we don't agree with our leaders sometimes. That's what being free is all about!!
My family agrees with you. We love America, and we are proud to be Americans. We respect and support our troops. Our 5 year old daughter knows the Pledge of Allegiance, The Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America, God Bless the USA and You're a Grand Old Flag (I agree - Cohan is the best!). She also knows about the Revolutionary War, The Civil War, WWI, WWII, and the War on Terror. We have relatives in the military, and we are proud of them. My father-in-law and brother-in-law and nephew have all served. My father-in-law died in service to our country and our daughter is proud of him even though she never got to meet him since he died before she was born.
God Bless America!
2007-01-09 08:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patriotism was never higher or better, or more visible than it was on 9/11. Actually, in the days following 9/11. The United States had suffered a direct attack from a foreign country. the entire world was on our side. But leave it to the politicians to screw it up.
While I oppose the war in Iraq, I still am patriotic. I still remove my hat and place it or my hand over my heart when someone plays the national anthem. My children do the same and we do it proudly. This is respect for our flag, not for our politicians. It is out of respect for those who got us where we are today.
I think that the US is still one of the greatest places in the world to live today, and wouldn't trade it. By the way, yes I am a veteran.
2007-01-09 16:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by David L 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Patriotism is alive and doing very well despite the Defeatacrats and left liberals want to destroy patriotism and God
America is full of patriots
They sing and dance, write songs, not many actors, dock workers, airline pilots, Garbage men, janitors, doctors and even a few lawyers all Patriots who Love the USA and our way of life
Patriots are everywhere not to mention those brave that serve to protect our country and freedoms
God Bless America
2007-01-09 17:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by bob b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I consider myself a patriot, and I am fighting for our country's freedom all the time. Unfortunately, I'm fighting other Americans for it.
The word patriotism has been hijacked, and has come to mean "my country right or wrong." I don't believe in that.
2007-01-09 16:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." - Thomas Paine
"Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” —Thomas Jefferson
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." - Mark Twain
2007-01-09 16:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think patroitism is quickly going away...sadly people want to settle the issues we face with their heart instead of abiding by the laws...which have worked well for the USA for centuries! I consider myself a patriot...I call, fax, email congress everyday of my life to try to help stop this illegal alien amnesty....most of congress & our president seem to have forgotten all about our constitution.....
2007-01-09 16:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are a great country with lots of diversity. But, I would be willing to bet that even though we differ within our country on many topics, if it come down to an attack on our soil, we would unify to protect that which we hold dear.
2007-01-09 16:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patriotism is not what it was or should be.
Way too much Media hype and slanted views....Our views and ideals have taken over for our patriotism.
God Bless America
2007-01-09 16:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by PoliticallyIncorrect 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋