Defining Patriotism Three thousand years ago, as they marched out of the city, headed for war, the Spartans would halt to salute the gods. The soldiers weren't sure if they would ever be back to the City again, but they felt good in knowing that the city-state they risked their life for, would be watched over by the Gods. They believed that the very motive that they were combating for was in harmony with divine …showed first 75 words of 939 total…

…showed last 75 words of 939 total…some common sense. True patriotism must always avoid interfering with the basic concepts of democracy. The events on September eleventh were both heartbreaking and disastrous, but we must not be blinded by anguish. We must continue to question authority; for that is what a true Patriotism is, ensuring that our Government does not abuse its power. Works Cited http://abcnews.go.com/sections/politics/DailyNews/politicspoll_020718.html http://www.education-world.com/a_issues/issues221.shtml