Patriotism is a way of distinguishing yourself from other states, as a protective mechanism in time of war, but isn't it likely that such distinction, such highlighting of ideological differences often leads to war?[/qU for
You have never lived, until you have almost died. For those of us who have fought for it, life, has a flavor the protected shall never know. Patriotism is trait, that not eveyone has. Those fortunate enough to experience it, are why you can sit at your computer and make the assinine assertions that you do. Our belief in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, even for you, is what makes the USA an ideologic goal for the world. Do you ever read of people trying to sneak over the border into russia, china, or venezuela? No. Our ideals, our constitution and our freedoms are sought by many. Our patriotic citizens, died, to give you the rights, that you so easily dismiss.