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Originally Posted by Micjones
Patriotism, in my view, should be grounded by your alignment with the ideas that your country espouses. It should never merely be a product of living in said country.
Me thinks there's a significant difference between loving one's country and loving one's child.
Would you ever put your country BEFORE your child?
What have you to say about people who don't believe America represents the freedom that their patriotism is rooted in?
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There have been times in our country's history where putting your child first is accomplished by putting your country first.
And yes I have, I have missed precious moments with my children to wear a uniform in another country in duty to our United States.