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Line 1: − − In the quite unique case of the United States of America, patriotism is often forced apon the children of conservatives. − − It is common practice in America to brainwash children into being patriots. Anyone who is seen as unpatriotic is seen as being a communist, and for some reason Americans believe communism to be bound to evil. Ah well, whatever helps you sleep at night.
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'''Patriotism''' means love or devotion to one's country or homeland.
'''Patriotism''' means love or devotion to one's country or homeland.
The word ''patriotism'' comes from Latin; the root is the same as ''pater,'' father, and literally means "fatherland."
The word ''patriotism'' comes from Latin; the root is the same as ''pater,'' father, and literally means "fatherland."
The [[Roman]] poet [[Horace]] wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means ""It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref>.
The [[Roman]] poet [[Horace]] wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means ""It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref>.
Later, American satirist [[Ambrose Bierce]] would write "In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first."<ref>Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary</ref>
Later, American satirist [[Ambrose Bierce]] would write "In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first."<ref>Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary</ref>