Hannah W.

Patriotism means supporting your government during times of war.I strongly disagree with this statement, for both ethical and logical reasons. International law forbids invading a country without significant provocation, and yet our country has chosen to do so more than once without regard for the implications or consequences. During times of undue war, many Americans, myself included, feel resentment for the government’s decisions. This, however, does not mean that I am ungrateful for the advantages that I have living in this country. Rational thinking tells us that being against actions that our government takes does not necessarily mean that we do not support the country as a whole.