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It could be something as simple as going out to vote on the second of November every four years, or it could be something as big as enlisting in the Armed Services. It could be hanging a flag outside your window or chanting “U.S.A…U.S.A.” at a sporting event. What is it? Patriotism. A famous U.S. Navy Commander during the War of 1812 may have put it best, at least for the sentiments of his time: “Our Country! In her dealings with foreign nations may she always be in the right. But our Country, Right or Wrong!” This quote embodies everything about the long-held old-fashioned view of Patriotism. You know, the one about loving and supporting your country no matter what, supporting the president even if you don’t agree with some of his policies or actions; hanging a flag outside your house; taking your hat off when you hear the National Anthem, etc. Obviously, things have changed. Around the time of the Vietnam War, people began to form their own definition for patriotism. Loving your country, but willing to speak up when she was wrong and speak out against injustice. The problem is, people took this new idea too far, and some started to bash everything about this country, including the great things that they took for granted all time. So what is patriotism to me? It’s a mix between the two. Patriotism is one part unconditional support, one part speaking out for what’s right, and one part courage (to speak out even if you’re the only one who believes whatever it is that you believe, and to defend everything this country stands for).
Approximate Word count = 935
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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