I finally am beginning to understand my feelings towards patriotism.
In truth jingoistic claims to superiority or alienating those who are have different beliefs to me do not fit into my view on patriotism.
I recently cried at our local town’s parade for War Remembrance as I saw people young and old marching up the street after leaving their wreathes at the War Memorial. I cried because we were all remembering those who have through many conflicts in the World suffered and died.
We were honouring their memory together and I felt proud of those who had taken the trouble to organise the event and also those who turned up on a Sunday morning to participate. I was only walking my dog.
I was moved and that spirit is truly patriotic.
Putting random Union Jack flags on lamposts and buildings is not patriotic and sends out a message of fear not honour. Flags can be dangerous.
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AI generated image of flag waving with doves of peace flying above.
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