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DEFINING PATRIOTISM: THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE
What is happening to our American way of life? Racial tensions, economic decline, politicians at war with each other for the soul of America, and a serious and debilitating cause for lack of trust in the current government officials nationwide, are factors we must contend with.
Patriotism is often defined as love of country. However, even a cursory look at daily news and social media outcries, reveal the “mood” for patriotism in America seems to be declining under the weight of civil and political unrest.
Has America lost her identity? As new generations emerge, we face some hard decisions as we work to sustain our American values. The winds of change are a constant reminder that we must stay flexible in some areas, while holding on to our freedom. Change for the better is good. Change, for the sake of other people’s world views? Not so fast.
But, before you go getting scared and crazy, let us remind ourselves, the best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior. That said, let’s look back to see what’s ahead!
In 1765, Patrick Henry broke the silence of our fear with his cry “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Increasing pressure from the British government to dig deeper in our wallets caused an outcry that was heard around the world. Let the revolution begin! What ensued? Well, eventually, for the American people, we gained life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Albeit, not without making serious sacrifices. That was the only war we ever fought for freedom for ourselves. Every subsequent war we fought, even to include the current conflict, we fight for the freedom of others. We are an army of nation builders. We fight for peace, and freedom. And we move on. That is the American way. And it’s the best and safest way to protect, defend and nurture freedom around the world.
The National Foundation of Patriotism is dedicated to the task of keeping patriotism relevant in America. Historic perspective leads the way to our future. Mocking and exploiting our nation’s youth for not knowing what WE DID NOT TEACH THEM, in the first place, is no excuse for continued. Teach a kid American history, and watch us start change for the good of our American way of life!