Republicanism – Political theory of representative government‚ based on the principle of popular sovereignty‚ with a strong emphasis on liberty and civic virtue. Influential in eighteenth-century American political thought‚ it stood as an alternative to monarchical rule. Radical Whigs- Eighteenth-century British political commentators who agitated against political corruption and emphasized the threat to liberty posed by arbitrary power. Their writings shaped American political thought and made
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Does Patriotism still Matter? First off‚ it is important to love our country‚ but it does become difficult to keep supporting our country. Now‚ in my generation (ages 10-16)‚ it doesn’t surprise me that a lot of my generation no longer understands the importance of our country or its flag. From my own knowledge and what I hear‚ my generation used to stand‚ hands on their hearts‚ greatly appreciating America‚ singing the National Anthem as high as they can. Nowadays‚ barely anyone would be caught
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period of the Revolutionary war‚ can be contrasted by one of the other great battles this country has entered in the form of Patriotism during the efforts of World War Two Ever since the conception of the United States‚ Government
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“What Patriotism Means to Me” Does Patriotism still matter anymore? Or‚ is it just the national anthem playing before a sports game‚ saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school in the mornings? Or‚ is it just the celebrating of holidays that honor our armed forces? Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that patriotism is the “Love some people feel for their country.” Personally‚ I think that a person with great patriotism has love‚ support‚ serves for their country. “Give me liberty or give me death
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I asked those around me what patriotism means to them. The most common answer I received was the love of one’s country. But what does that really mean? I received all types of examples. Displaying our country’s flag at your home or in your business was patriotic. Observing national holidays such as Memorial Day‚ Flag Day‚ Independence Day and Veterans Day. Standing and removing your hat during the National Anthem and taking the time to thank Veterans and service personal for their self-sacrifice
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The U.S.‚ leads the world in incarceration rate at around 2 million people in jail or prison. Currently‚ the false conviction rate is around 1 percent. With approximately 2 million in prison that would make 20‚000 people locked up for crimes they didn’t commit. This is the case for Adnan Syed being falsely imprisoned for the death of his ex girlfriend Hae Min Lee. Miss Lee went missing on January 13‚ 1999 after reportedly being seen with Adnan. Approximately three weeks later‚ her body was found
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Patriotism According to Merriam Webster‚ Patriotism is defined as ”devotion or love for one’s country.” I believe that the more people that love their country‚ the more people hate every one who is not of their country. In other words‚ they tend to become close-minded toward other cultures. A good example of this is the tragic incident on September 11; it triggered patriotism worldwide. There was not only Americans coming out of the shadows to lend a helping hand‚ but other nations showing support
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Does Patriotism Still Matter? 1 Patriotism does still matter. The definition of patriot is a person who loves‚ supports‚ and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. The definition of patriotism is devoted love‚ support‚ and defense of one’s country; national loyalty. Among the ancient Greeks‚ patriotism was comprised of ideals concerning language‚ religious traditions‚ ethics‚ law and devotion to the common good rather than identification only with a nation-state
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Patriotism‚ such a short word but actually it is more than ten letters. I think patriotism is doing everything for your homeland. These are working for it‚ going elections‚ attending national holiday ceremonies and being respectful your founder and all soldiers who died for your homeland during wars in the past. This is not very easy thing for everybody to do. Everybody can say I love my homeland but patriotism is not only saying “I love”. If you feel proud while singing your national anthem‚ if
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Without a Nation of Patriotic Civilians Donald Kagan‚ a scholar who is a teacher and an author‚ has a very strong opinion of what he believes is patriotism and how to be patriotic. In Kagan’s essay‚ On Patriotism‚ he defends his stand and tries to get his point across of what it really means to be patriotic in America‚ democratic nations‚ dictatorship economys‚ Iraq‚ and so on. Donald wants to inform as many americans‚ or citizens home to all countries‚ that they should take pride in their nation
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