Hey Everyone, Here is an interesting article about patriotism (click above). What's more interesting though is reading the blog entries below it from people just like you.
HERE'S THE HOMEWORK FOR Tuesday, October 9:
1, One page, written and typed, on your topic. WHAT'S THE ARGUMENT?
2, comment on the article posted above. Read the blog entries too.
3, Write an entry on your own blog and g to http://uofm1010.blogspot.com/
and look at what other U of M students in 1010 are writing. Write a comment on one
of their blogs
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
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I think that everyone should be proud and thankful for the country they live in but should not have to wear it everywhere to show it. Like one commenter has said that there is no way that America as a whole is going to have all the same values or culture because just go to different areas of the U.S. and you see two different worlds. I believe that you do not always have to support what your country is doing but I am glad I live here verses a lot of other places. I do not feel that you have to boldly announce you are American and wear it everywhere to prove you are behind your country. It is just like religion, just by going to church and saying you are a certain religion means nothing unless you truly believe inside, the same goes here.
I feel the same as anorr. I love my country but I am not going to wear red, white, & blue all the time or hangs flags outside my house. I'm not saying that anyone who does that is wrong or silly for doing it. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. Im just not into all the flags everywhere in my house or all my clothes represent stars and stripes. Every conversation I have is not going to be just about America and patrionism or 9/11 or Iraq. I stand behind America but I have to live my life as well. And anorr, I love what you said about church, it doesn't mean anything unless you believe inside.
I am proud to be an American. I also believe that different people have their different views on a being an American and being a patriot. I don't go around with flags posted everywhere, nor do I wear the colors Red, blue and white, Except on The Fourth of July. But people of different cultures do. Patriotisim is misguided in some ways. I don't think you have to shout it from the roof tops to portray that you are an American. And I agree with the above posted comments in every aspect. I think it depends on how some people are raised and what they think of America.
Like it said, "action speaks louder than word." You don't have to have flag around your house or inside your house to be patriot. America is known for many things: freedom of religion, capitalism ...etc. Your characteristics speak for you. Some one might wear American flag and does know what that flag hold or represent.
The argument is that the U.S. is saying that if you are not wearing a flag or a symobol of the U.S., then you are not partriotism, which simply means that you are not supporting the country. However, I disagree with this statement. Although I don't like the U.S., I feel that people can still support their country by not having to go threw a lot to do it. For example, having flags all around houses, cars, building, and even on yourself. I feel that doing these things is going to far. You don't have to do this in order to support your country. Besides, wearing something that doesn't symbolizes you is not your character. I also agree with Ismail when he said, "Your characteristics speak for you."
I feel that everyone has their way of expressing their patriotism. You don't have to go around with flags on your cars or houses to show that you are an American.
I feel that everyone has their way of expressing their patriotism. You don't have to go around with flags on your cars or houses to show that you are an American.
America was founded on the idea of freedom. Freedom to do, say, or conduct ourselves as we wish. America has challenged if not changed the very concept of patriotism. No longer is it just about where you are from (Spain, France, Italy, etc), or what language you speak, it is about a greater ideal. When you identify yourself as an american, you are agreeing with the freedom set out by our constitution and bill of rights. If you don't beleive in these then you probably shouldn't be here.
As to wearing a flag on your lapel or wearing red, white and blue all the time; my wardrobe just doesn't support that. I mean if you really want to be patriotic, join the military and get a flag sewn on your shoulder show your patriotism.
And finally, don't the French say ,"we French," and the Canadians,"we Candaians." We are Americans after all. Would she rather say "THE UNITED STATES." Doesn't the word "the" infer someone outside or not of that group identifying America. It almost is like she is seeing the United States from outside of America. I think her presenting the news 'unbiased' has finally twisted her into thinking she isn't even American. We don't like it.
You can be patriotic and love the US without having to wave a flag and sing the National Anthem on your front porch everyday. Since 9/11 it seems that many Americans feel they have to cover their car in magnetic flags and blue, red, and white ribbons. Is that a sign of patriotism that they had even before 9/11 or do they feel that they have to have them to be considered patriotic? I love the United States but I don't feel that i have to scream that everyday to be considered patriotic.
The argument in this article is how far do you have to go to be patriotic. The article basically says you should wear red, white, and blue everyday, and that Independence Day is not enough. I believe by just having the good ole American flag somewhere in your front yard is patriotic enough. Like Crystal said, you shouldnt have to base your life around those three colors.
I feel that everyone is an individual. If someone wants to live their life advertising that they are proud to be an American, than it is fine with me.I would not be bothered to see people show their patriotism in such ways. I don't think that it is necessary, but at the same time I don't have a problem with it.I love America but I refuse to live my life day t o day trying to show people.
I feel that everyone is an individual. If someone wants to live their life advertising that they are proud to be an American, than it is fine with me.I would not be bothered to see people show their patriotism in such ways. I don't think that it is necessary, but at the same time I don't have a problem with it.I love America but I refuse to live my life day t o day trying to show people.
Symbolism is okay, if that is what you feel you need to do. But to a real patriot it is what's in your heart that really matters. Lots of people flocked to purchase American Flags after 9/11 and after a few months the glory had faded and the flags were gone. So the point I am making is with or without the symbolism, your heart and your actions will really reflect how patriotic you are.
Well, I most definitely think everyone should be proud of their country. If you look around the world to see how many other countries live. We are blessed. In USA we have freedom, nice jobs, schools, and etc. Most countries don't have what we have, and live a different lifestyle. No, you do not have to wear or announce to everyone that you are from America. I'm not going all out just to represent where I'm from.
Well, I most definitely think everyone should be proud of their country. If you look around the world to see how many other countries live. We are blessed. In USA we have freedom, nice jobs, schools, and etc. Most countries don't have what we have, and live a different lifestyle. No, you do not have to wear or announce to everyone that you are from America. I'm not going all out just to represent where I'm from.
I am proud to be an American and thankful for all of the freedoms that we are given, however at times I am ashamed of the culture we have made. I have two international roommates, one from New Zealand and one from Ireland and just listening to the way they describe some things in America as compared to their home countries makes me realize that we aren't the perfect country. I feel that most people feel that in order to be patriotic you have to think your country is number one and that no other country could ever be better in any aspect. But lately I have seen that the only way for our country to get better is to take some lessons from our neighbors.
trungtran
I really thankful for living in America. It's a great country. Even though I'm Asia American but I feel like I don't have to wear American flag everyday or red, white and blue to show American is a great country. Not everyone have the same aspect as others. As many other people refer about church I think it a very good example about patriot. If you go to church every sunday that doesn't you're a religious person or good, what matter is inside of you and what you believe. Things that you do everyday to make yourselves and others proud of your religion. same as goes here.
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