2007-09-19 22:11:57 · 7 answers · asked by cmbc587 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
can you be a patriot by standing up against injustices commited by your government against your fellow citizens?
2007-09-20 23:31:22 · update #1
Take heed to what I say.
A patriot loves his country but loves its people more. A patriot believes in his country and his government but will stand up against injustice against its people. A patriot thinks not of himself but of his people and is willing to put him or herself on the line for those ideals and to better society. Think of our forefathers, think of those who history has recorded to have put their lives on the line so that we might have the country we do today! from 1773-2007 we have many heroes to look too but who among us will follow?!?
2007-09-21 17:40:46 · update #2
One who loves and zealously supports his own country.
2007-09-19 22:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a term which in recent days becomes somehow outdated...In Europe, where there were always many countries based on nationality the term has its explicit meaning: it means someone who favors his ( hers ) nation and consequently his ( hers ) nation, which in turn becomes ever more an anachronism with the EU which is well on its way to become first ever successful multi - national community...
2007-09-19 23:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by javornik1270 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who is proud of his country and defends its set of values. No country is perfect, but some are better than others; depending one's tastes, views and ambition, of course.
Patriotism must relate to selfish interest at some point. When not, we are dealing either with "true believers" or opportunists.
2007-09-19 22:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A patriot is someone that believes strongly in his principles, culture, and most of all country. Supporting our troop makes you a patriot, waving a flag, and wearing something that represents a flag, except undergarments.
2007-09-19 22:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by premo_90066 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who takes great pride in their country and all of its traditions. They will fight for and protect their country at any costs. They can also be real arrogant because of this because they are so naive and in denial to how their country is falling apart.
2007-09-19 22:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by vallemonty 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Looks like it is time for me to spread more Emma Goldman.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Goldman/Writings/Anarchism/patriotism.html
A patriot is a fool.
2007-09-20 21:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know what is mean me speak no english
2015-10-22 12:52:51 · answer #7 · answered by Sum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋