You know, I've never found myself to be much of a Patriot. I knew the importance of our Country, of the necessary armed forces, but I didn't have enough faith or for some reason just couldn't grasp my place within all of that. I love my country, but how much? Would I die to save it? I've never been needed or asked to fight. The US was important to me, but it wasn't real. I probably started out naive and innocent then made the decision to be ignorant. The world was too ugly. I wanted my Disney happily ever after. I'm starting to realize that it isn't about the big romanticized idea of our "country" or the land we live on. This is the United States of America- its about our people- its about our family- the family of the United States of America. Yes, parts of it suck. There are problems everywhere and about everything, but this is a special place. I have freedoms here that others can only dream of. It's not a perfect system- we're not perfect people- but it is our system. If it doesn't work, lets fix it. And if others threaten it, we must stand our ground and, when necessary, fight back.
Side note: I love the arts. There are films and theatrical pieces that introduce me to and help me understand these principles when I would have little to no exposure on my own. What amazing gifts.
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