How would you define patriotism? And what actions are patriotic or non-patriotic?

hmm lets see, not joining the military for the benefits, like so many people from my generation do, which i hate

i'll second that let's go pats !!!!!!!!!

i don't think our own government is too patriotic.

I think being patriotic is supporting the government when it does things that are good and moral and right. I think being patriotic means protesting the government when it does evil, or bad things. I think that being patriotic is asking questions and not let ourselves be lead like sheep from any source. I think being patriotic is supporting everyone's rights that are gaurenteed by The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. To me that is patriotism.

A patriot loves the constitution, the principles that this country was founded on, all the beautiful diversity of our land & people. Very few in politics are patriots! If they were alive, I bet Bush would have Jefferson & Franklin locked up. Think about it.

the world will end when the president of the US fights his own battles

Right on Tobias!

<--- patriotic shorts right there!!

I am glad to be in the greatest country in the world, but i agree with littlebird. This is a trying time for our country right now with the election just a short time away, i just think we have no where to go and all day to get there. Make sense?

lol, the U.S. can crumble at any minute

The founding fathers who are arguably the most patriotic people ever in this country, faught for principles and liberties that are now considered anti-American.

Question everything, hold those who represent your interests accountable to you and don't believe everything you hear/read/see. Most important, speak out, even if you are the only voice. Protect your country from inside as well as outside threats.

3 books within my reach from the keyboard, Windows XP for Dummies, PCs for Dummies, & Miracle at Philadelphia, which is a history of the Constitional Convention & of course includes the Constition & bill of rights.

It's a good question. The problem with a large percent of america is they would rather skip this topic and read about Brittney Spears than to think about the future of this country.

I think someone else said to defend what is good and stand against what is bad..

It's really hard to grasp, but most people know what is right and wrong and when you see true patriotism, you will know what it is.

True patrioism is the willingness to give your life to serve the country. It's not the only thing, but it's the one that is cut and dry.

Tobias you may get my write in vote.

all i can say if china ****s up something the U.S. is screwed , the us government owes them so much money that if china changes their currency or something , the U.S. could go into another depression so get ready for something guys not kidding,y do u think they keep saying china might be the next great world power

when do you turn 35?

Why thank you hen. I would do the best that I can and you don't get any bull**** from me ;) (17 years)

gdr441, you are very right, one of the most important things we need to do right now as a country is get out of other nations debt, because bills don't just go away cuz you want them too.

D@nm i'll be 62! lol I'll start working on your campaign Sonny! You will save social security for me if I got you the granny votes, right? OK now we need to find you a 1st lady!