Yes
No
Maybe/situational/don't know/other
Promoting patriotism is not social engineering.
Captdon (12-11-2018)
Helena (12-11-2018)
Toward the nation as the people, yes, sure, the government, no.
Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. ― Gustav Mahler
I see. We were on different wave lengths. I also know of no one here who would openly define "Patriotism" as lockstep agreement with government. However, defined by actions a great many seem to define patriotism as lockstep support for 1/2 the government and virtually all actions against foreign governments.
You do not fall into that category. But too many do and by doing so they, IMO, fail to do their civic duty of "eternal vigilance "