What makes a Patriot

Vedderlution_Baby

I, myself, am not patriotic. Too me it was just how the hand was dealt that I happened to be born in America so I can't really get into it. Like the line, "won the lottery, by being born... " I'm just curious as to what makes people patriotic. By the way,I'm not ragging on the patriots around here, just asking a question.

Ahnimus

Beats me, I feel the same way you do. I played the educational simulator Real Lives about a dozen times and was born in Indonesia most of the time. I had to actually select "Canada" to be born in Canada.

Cosmo

Vedderlution_Baby! wrote:

I, myself, am not patriotic. Too me it was just how the hand was dealt that I happened to be born in America so I can't really get into it. Like the line, "won the lottery, by being born... " I'm just curious as to what makes people patriotic. By the way,I'm not ragging on the patriots around here, just asking a question.

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I'm a Patriot. I love my country. I love the basic principles we were founded upon. I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the system and working within it, in order to change it. I believe in the law and abide by them.
I recognise that we are far from perfect... and that we make mistakes. I don't try to cover up or make excuses for our wrong doings... rather, I own up to them and seek forgivness.
I believe there are enemies, both foriegn and domestic... including within our own government. I believe in the Office of the President of the United States of America, but do not always respect the man sitting there. And do what I can to exact change by working within the system. I vote.
I wish that we would lead by example, rather than by the end of the gun. I wish that we were more selfless with our wealth and prosperity, rather than being so selfish and adding more rooms we don't need to our houses.
If needed... I would kill in order to preserve the basic principles our Constitution grants us. I will not kill to defend the profit margins or bottom lines of companies doing business here.
I respect the symbols of my country, like the flag... but I do not worship them. I don't believe that waving the flag or wearing it on your lapel means anything other that an attempt to show others how patriotic you are... I believe a patriot wears his flag on his heart. I don't care how the next guy demostrates his opinion... like if he wants to burn his flag in protest... fine. i will never burn mine.
I love America and the promise of America... I hope we find our way back to America.

Gary Carter

Cosmo wrote:

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I'm a Patriot. I love my country. I love the basic principles we were founded upon. I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the system and working within it, in order to change it. I believe in the law and abide by them.
I recognise that we are far from perfect... and that we make mistakes. I don't try to cover up or make excuses for our wrong doings... rather, I own up to them and seek forgivness.
I believe there are enemies, both foriegn and domestic... including within our own government. I believe in the Office of the President of the United States of America, but do not always respect the man sitting there. And do what I can to exact change by working within the system. I vote.
I wish that we would lead by example, rather than by the end of the gun. I wish that we were more selfless with our wealth and prosperity, rather than being so selfish and adding more rooms we don't need to our houses.
If needed... I would kill in order to preserve the basic principles our Constitution grants us. I will not kill to defend the profit margins or bottom lines of companies doing business here.
I respect the symbols of my country, like the flag... but I do not worship them. I don't believe that waving the flag or wearing it on your lapel means anything other that an attempt to show others how patriotic you are... I believe a patriot wears his flag on his heart. I don't care how the next guy demostrates his opinion... like if he wants to burn his flag in protest... fine. i will never burn mine.
I love America and the promise of America... I hope we find our way back to America.

wow dude what a great post u made.this sums up what it means to be a Patriot

sourdough

I am a patriot as well. I am proud of our nation's beliefs and (until recently) pacifist and peace loving history. I do not see my country through rose coloured glasses, and am quick to speak when my country is deviating from the ideals that I think our state encapsulates. I like that we're free thinking and open minded people who live in harmony with people from all over the world. I love that I can walk the streets at night even in a big city and feel safe. I think we can be a great example to the world without throwing our weight around or pointing a gun. We are a respected nation, not only for our political ideals but for the reputation of our citizens. Plus we make good beer

jeffbr

Cosmo wrote:

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I'm a Patriot. I love my country. I love the basic principles we were founded upon. I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the system and working within it, in order to change it. I believe in the law and abide by them.
I recognise that we are far from perfect... and that we make mistakes. I don't try to cover up or make excuses for our wrong doings... rather, I own up to them and seek forgivness.
I believe there are enemies, both foriegn and domestic... including within our own government. I believe in the Office of the President of the United States of America, but do not always respect the man sitting there. And do what I can to exact change by working within the system. I vote.
I wish that we would lead by example, rather than by the end of the gun. I wish that we were more selfless with our wealth and prosperity, rather than being so selfish and adding more rooms we don't need to our houses.
If needed... I would kill in order to preserve the basic principles our Constitution grants us. I will not kill to defend the profit margins or bottom lines of companies doing business here.
I respect the symbols of my country, like the flag... but I do not worship them. I don't believe that waving the flag or wearing it on your lapel means anything other that an attempt to show others how patriotic you are... I believe a patriot wears his flag on his heart. I don't care how the next guy demostrates his opinion... like if he wants to burn his flag in protest... fine. i will never burn mine.
I love America and the promise of America... I hope we find our way back to America.

Couldn't have said it any better. Well done.

Laz

Vedderlution_Baby! wrote:

I, myself, am not patriotic. Too me it was just how the hand was dealt that I happened to be born in America so I can't really get into it. Like the line, "won the lottery, by being born... " I'm just curious as to what makes people patriotic. By the way,I'm not ragging on the patriots around here, just asking a question.

couldn't help but ask, the hand dealt by whom? or what?

you guys have it all wrong... Tom Brady is a Patriot not you guys...

veritas

ratheon ??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_missile

Vedderlution_Baby

When I said the hands that dealt I meant the hand dealt by chance and randomness, nothing more than that. All of you guys made good points. Thanks guys.