Why is being being Patriotic Evil?
541501
Evil is as evil is perceived.  As a counselor, I have found that too many people judge the world from their own character faults.  Those who feel the US is evil fear freedom, because it holds them responsible for their own actions.  They fear democracy because the are so unsure of themselves, they cannot believe that others are capable of making wise choices.  Or, they are just so STUPID as to think THEY know it all and therefore ought to be the ones to rule the earth.  Anyway you look at it, anyone who cannot see how well off we are in this country has a whole lot more problems then we can address here.  What really scares me is the attitude of the news media toward democracy.  It affords them all they have, yet they act as if it is the greatest curse we could offer the world.  Let all the news commentators who feel it is foolish to try to give others the opportunity to govern themselves go to Iran, or North Korea, or Darfor.
229549
I'm proud to be an American, but i do not share the same views as most of my fellow country men. it is wrong for the media or any one else for that fact to blame an entire county for what a few people do. no matter what country you come from now we all started in the same place. made by the same God. most of us wish to help other countries while still some Americans want to fight and go to war. the only time i believe god would approve of was is if it were to protect the innocent. fighting to conquer or revenge is just plain wrong. God didnt put us here to kill each other.
984745
I agree that is evil. If the U.S. does that, they could get in serious trouble with other countries from around the world. Probably WWIII
607764
You should be ashamed that you took an oath to protect this country against enemies both foreign and domestic and now you are talking like a traitorous dog who has been taken over and reprogrammed.\n\nIf you think this country is an "evil empire" then instead of acting like a member of the 5th column, why don't you renounce your citizenship and go and openly and honestly join one of it's declared enemies instead of abusing the freedom that the soldiers who are faithfully serving today are fighting to maintain for turncoats like yourself!\n\nI'm a U.S. Military Veteran and proud of it!
773466
I guess you never heard of "love your country, not your government?"\n\nGovernment is a necessary evil, and as far as I am concerned, any 'love' for government is misguided. US citizens, I would hope, should not be blindly supporting our government without understanding the policies set in place by government. It's what I would characterize as a responsibility of US citizens. \n\nI love my country not because of government, but because we can question the policies set by government without fear of jail or death. It's a nice position to be in. Our Constitution limits our government from interfering with these freedoms.\n\nSo, no love for government, only love for country.
1042315
Ah, that is a very good question and has been asked since very old times. To answer it is very difficult but I shall try my best. \nPerhaps it is because we are not perfect. In second place, people love themselves more than their neighbor, but they trick themselves into believing that what they do is correct because it is them who are doing it ( here is a matter of EGO ). NOBODY, not even the most ferocious criminals think of themselves as being bad people. They justify themselves, let's say, like Hitler did. Hitler created an indeology to justify what he said and did. The curious thing is that in Nurenberg, when the top nazis were on trial, not one of them used Hitler's teachings to defend themselves
673598
No.  You're showing your reverence for freedom of expression, which is a right the Founding Fathers wanted.  I can't see how one can be said to be bashing America by using American tactics.
855270
I like Americans, I live in Australia and Americans are portrayed as being quite well mannered with respect for the bible and patriotic, however they do have a reputation around here of being the worlds "bully", trying to control every other country, but maybe that's the fault of the Bush government????
521905
I couldn't agree with you more. Its funny how the people that are so into this war being fought seem to be right here not fighting it.  I guess its a lot easier to send someone else to die for one's beliefs. War is never patriotic, ever.  Its a horrible tragedy.  The cause can be patriotic, but death and mutilation is never good. This war is not patriotic and it is a waste of young people's lives.
769064
sounds like a plan, there is a place for traitors in a time of war. it definitely makes the enemy all warm and fuzzy inside when they see our own people turning against this nation.
332156
I think for a lot of people, sadly it does. Its the whole your with us or your against us type of thinking. Part of patriotism is standing up for what you dont think is right in your country, but that has been really downplayed lately in favor of a more blind patriotism. Im not saying that liking the leadership is necesarily bad (i may not agree, but i certainly dont know all the answers), but many people seem to think its the only way. Sadly the line of thinking that is being promoted though does make patriotism a negative thing which it really does not have to be.
630287
Given the diversity of our population, my opinion on this would be no. When you are a country of many diffrent race and culture, the patriotism one has for the country is not quite the same as a country with a single culture and race. Clearly, the citizens of America is very patriotic, but I would not say it is the most  patriotic country given the above factor.
441315
For sure, have since the beginning of our country and it won't stop now. When something happens in our country, citizens get very patriotic(which is sad that people can;t be patriotic anyway).
1039448
i feel more patriotic.\nbecause that is when we won our counrty's freedom.\n\ni love this country.\nbut i hate what this adminitration is doing to it.\n\ni am going to a protest all of the weekend AND on of july 4th, because i love this country so much, and i will NOT sit back and let someone ruin it.
678899
As "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" (thank you, Dr. Johnson), I am uncomfortable with the premise of this question. I would willingly defend this country and its immortal Constitution with my very life but I would never call myself a patriot as I detest its obvious negative connotations ("my country right or wrong," etc.).\n\nThat said, the answer to your question is of course that there is nothing "patriotic" about supporting this master criminal and his corrupt administration of war profiteers, liars and thieves. He warrants no support; only censure, impeachment, removal from office, criminal trial and imprisonment.
415000
Hyper nationalism is an extreme patriotism. Hyper nationalism is dangerous because it results in one nation thinking it can exterminate another nation because it is superior to the other nation.  Like the person above said, it leads to things such as Nazism.
1114141
Yes. Every since the attack people are buying more flags, shirts, bumper stickers, name it and it's got a flag and God bless America on it. I can't stand it. I've always loved my country and supported our troops not just after we went to war or were attacked. They remind me of fair weather fans in sports. Only really being a fan when a teams winning or a teams popularity rises.