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Originally posted by Azred:
The real problem here is that patriotism for America cannot be defined because America doesn't have a true national identity. A nation founded on personal liberty that allows almost anyone to immigrate and become a citizen cannot form one single identity. It is like trying to look at a painting made up of discrete dots of color--viewed closely you see only dots which don't make much sense, but when seen from a distance the true picture takes shape. Is patriotism fighting to make sure that the "big picture" keeps its cohesiveness and doesn't degenerate into chaos?
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The one thing that binds us is that nothing at all binds us. How schizophrenic is that?
