Originally posted by MexicoI would think that if you live some place nice, then a healthy respect for the people who made (and are currently making) it nice is only right. A sense of respect and admiration for those who sacrificed their time, hard work, and even their lives to make it so seems VERY appropriate. In my opinion, it would be rather ungrateful to feel no sense of patriatism.
Personally I find the Idea of patriotism slightly ridiculous.... What exactly are people proud of... Being born somewhere?
Originally posted by leisurelyslothOh don't get me wrong I'm all for the people who put the time in to make my country..... But personally I didn't do all that much (as of yet maybe I will someday) to make it the way it is, so maybe what I'm saying is nationalism rather than patriotism? My point is that most people who are "patriotic" have done little if anything to shape their country, so what have they got to be proud of?.
I would think that if you live some place nice, then a healthy respect for the people who made (and are currently making) it nice is only right. A sense of respect and admiration for those who sacrificed their time, hard work, and even their lives to make it so seems VERY appropriate. In my opinion, it would be rather ungrateful to feel no sense of patriatism.