Stuart, Penelope, Judith, et al.:
Lanita Grice (WA, the state)just now
This, and previous posts, are the kinds of history of this country that have made me a non-patriot. My first loyalty has always been to the planet and its natural wonders and creatures, then humanity, and I'm not sure where America comes into it - except that I was b…
This, and previous posts, are the kinds of history of this country that have made me a non-patriot. My first loyalty has always been to the planet and its natural wonders and creatures, then humanity, and I'm not sure where America comes into it - except that I was born here, I live here, I vote here, and I do my best to do things that encourage this country to progress toward achieving its promise. But I can't salute the flag, I don't put my hand over my heart during the national anthem, I won't engage in jingoistic sentimentality that proclaims this to be the greatest country in the world. I don't think any country can legitimately lay claim to that title. However, I believe that it is our responsibility as citizens of this particular country to work to make it a good place for those who live here and to cooperate with other countries that seek the best for their own citizens.
Stuart, Penelope, Judith, et al.:
Lanita Grice (WA, the state)just now
This, and previous posts, are the kinds of history of this country that have made me a non-patriot. My first loyalty has always been to the planet and its natural wonders and creatures, then humanity, and I'm not sure where America comes into it - except that I was born here, I live here, I vote here, and I do my best to do things that encourage this country to progress toward achieving its promise. But I can't salute the flag, I don't put my hand over my heart during the national anthem, I won't engage in jingoistic sentimentality that proclaims this to be the greatest country in the world. I don't think any country can legitimately lay claim to that title. However, I believe that it is our responsibility as citizens of this particular country to work to make it a good place for those who live here and to cooperate with other countries that seek the best for their own citizens.