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" I am beginning to think there are two different kinds of people. Those who forgive themselves too easily but will not forgive others. And those who forgive others too easily but do not forgive themselves." -Deb Caletti author of " Stay"

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Patriotism

When you think of the word PATRIOTISM, what do you think it means? Loyalty to our country, the thankfulness we share to the soldiers who have been fighting for our lives? When I think of patriotism I think of not just loyalty and thankfulness; but love, freedom of speech and much more.
When we think of freedom of speech we think of speaking our minds. Saying, " I don't like this president." or " The governor should be more thoughtful of what we need." But do you know that in other countries saying these things could put you in jail or worse? It could. In other countries girls can't go to school because the law doesn't allow it. Think of that. Girls can't go to school because of what other people tell to do. They think girls have no purpose in life. In America though, why are the laws different? It is because of the Constitution. Just because of that we can go to school and have freedom of speech.
The love and liberty of our country is something I know I never forget. Sometimes I may say things like " Why is our economy so bad and pollution is everywhere?" I may say things like this but one true fact is that I love my country and all that it has given me.
What are your thoughts on Patriotism??

4 comments:

  1. good job. I agree with the story

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  2. Paityn that was great. I so agree with you.

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  3. I like your story and i like how it starts out and your comments are posted to by blog i have to approve them so that is why they did not show up. HAHA

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  4. Thanks for all the comments. O and sorry Brianna.

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