“Americans Gift to My Generation” Charles E. Jefferson once said, “A man is a patriot if his heart beats to his country.” I believe that, because if your heart beats for your country, you would be a patriot. Freedom of choice, decisions, actions, and being a patriot because they all mean a lot to me. First if we didn't win the Revolutionary War we wouldn't have freedom of choice. Also, if the veterans lost the war we would be speaking another language for example,British, not English. Many people lost their lives in the war and passed away in honor even before they experienced the freedoms they were fighting for. But, some veterans lived and saw that they made a difference to this country. I am happy that we won our war because
I myself feel like I fall under the "soft universalist", where I can recognize the fact that patriotism has the ability to act as a vice for one's country but at the same time I could also act as strength building factor for the country. It may act as a vice when the patriotism is so strong that the patriots are blind to their loyalties just for the fact of fallowing their country.
The War of 1812 goes down in history as “The Second Revolutionary War” which finally freed the United States from the oppressive British. This also explains why Americans hold this war so close to their hearts and are reluctant to admit it was anything less than a victory. The prisoners were returned to their homes. The US now had full trade rights with England, and the freedom to expand. All seemed well as Americans turned their eyes west, towards new lands and new
Patriotism for your country comes from your personal beliefs. It is when you really love and remain loyal to your country no matter the cost. The men and women that fought to defend the honor of our country are the true patriots. War is not supported by everyone, but these men still risk their lives to protect the freedom of the citizens that don’t believe in what they are fighting for. For them it is all about remain loyal to America, and standing up for what they believe in.
The exploration of what patriotism is and what represents patriotism is an important one more people should embark upon. If Americans are to examine patriotisms true meaning, we will be able to abolish this faux patriotism, which is represented by intimidation, censorship, and majority rules attitudes or actions. This can be replaced by feelings and actions of caring, compassion, acceptance, rationality, and nonviolence, or in other words, patriotism.
“The good citizen and patriot knows happiness is greater than comfort, more sublime than pleasure,” conveyed John McCain in his essay, A Cause Greater Than Self. He wrote this article in year two thousand eight when TIME magazine asked presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama for their views on what patriotism means. They both sent in opinions: A Faith In Simple Dreams, by Barack Obama and A Cause Greater Than Self, by John McCain. Even though they wrote regarding the same topic, the way they approached it and the points they highlighted, barely overlapped.
... and in doing so represent their country even more. Trying to be patriotic becomes hard for Brinker when his father wants him not to embarrass himself and do more for the country because Brinker feels that his father doesn?t understand that he is afraid to go to war. Brinker says", He and his crowd are responsible for it and we're going to fight it " (190). This quote shows how agitated Brinker is with his father for trying to tell him to accomplish more in a dangerous war, that Brinker wants nothing to do with, that can possibly lead to his own death. To sum up, patriotism is a necessity in going to war and representing the country because it shows feelings from the fighter to his or her country.
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States we are seeing many forms of Patriotism. I was suprised to find when I researched this word that it had a negative feeling associated with it. I believe that patriotism is actively showing your support for your country, standing up for what you believe in, and fighting for our individual free will and independence.
To be a patriot, you need to have a deep love for your country or anything. You would be ready to die for your cause and be ready to promote a cause. To lead yourself or others because of what you think is right.
Patriotism might not seem as common as it used to be but there are still many patriots out there. A patriot could be someone who teaches their child how to behave during the national anthem or thanking military personnel for their service. The man who walks into
Patriotism is defined as “love for or devotion to one's country” (Patriotism). Most would assume having a love for one’s country means preventing unnecessary death or injury of the other residents of said country; however, that is the opposite train of thought that the patriotic citizens have. They believe that war is a means of protection and that the death of others is justified as long as their country is protected. They believe it brings a sense of unity inside their country and this sense of unity binds together the country and bring a feeling of cohesion. It supplies meaning and purpose, exceeds the monotony of everyday life. Warfare also enables the expression of higher human qualities that often lie dormant in ordinary life, such as courage and self-sacrifice. A solution that has been thought of for the problem of war is one that mimics the effects of this feeling of
In unit 1.2 it explains that patriotism is to have love or devotion to one’s country. For instance:“Duty, honor, country(paragraph 15). ” This shows that these three characteristics is what makes an American and how they have respect to their country and government. Being a patriot is all about showing love and devotion
Patriotism means love of one’s country. A country, on which one is born and brought up and develops, is valuable to him than any other country. This desire for his country expands into loyalty. One who is dedicated will be willing to perform a sacrifice for his motherland. One can be a volunteer by maintaining a decent image of one’s country before the eyes of strangers. A patriot will never move down his country or analyze his government before newcomers. He will attempt to extend the best reflection of his country when he comes into touch with families of other nations. A true patriot will go to the fight with a smiling face to devote his life, if needed; he will help poor and the distressed people of his country out of empathy that results from patriotism. He will dedicate himself to the work of improvement of his own people. Patriotism is presented every day on TV, universities, etc. America has symbols that stand for our country that we love. One of famous symbols is the Statue of Liberty, which was the gift from the French.
In the end, patriotism is not just one who holds up a flag in reverence for their country. Nor is he a person who screams their countries name. No, patriotism comes from standing up and saying, “I will defend you, and if I die today then I will still love you.” Patriotism is giving all you have, for the well being of others, and so that others may live. Only a man of vigorous action can show true
I originate from a long history of different cultures and societies. I will start with my father’s family of experiences, from him and my grandmother growing up on the Hawaiian Islands. My grandmother lived in Hawaii when it was only a territory. Her expectations growing up were to attend school and keep up with her father’s expectations of being a tennis player. She had a challenging time with her expectations of being a homemaker, an athlete and experiences of segregation from a Hawaiian stand point. Our ancestors where forced to diminish their native norms and had expectations to live an American life style. My grandmother always felt pushed to be like the wealthy Americans when all she desired to do was go surfing and dance hula. She rebelled quite often and ended up marrying a Navy man who continued to discriminate against her and continue the norms of inequality of women. From there she moved to the mainland and my father grew up in Granite falls Washington. The eighties impacted my society and those I interact with today.
Time changes everything, and people are no exception. As philosopher Herakliotos said that “the only thing that is constant is the change”. Each generation has grown and born at different times, so time causes some crucial differences between 60's and 2000's generations. Who could have guessed that a half of century later most of the people communicate with someone who lives in the different country or easy access would be provided? Now, all of them are possible with the rapid progress of the time. As time has changed, people's lives have changed immediately. As a result of these changes which create differences between 60's generation and 2000's generation have occurred