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Understated Patriotism

For my father, reality is streaked with a deep pride that comes from many generations of living in, believing in, and fighting and dying for the United States of America.  What that has instilled within him is a quiet confidence about the nation, as opposed to an insecurity that needs to frequently and publicly assert itself…

It’s easy to express your patriotism by taking off your hat during the anthem at a baseball game.  It’s often a little bit harder to do so in an important and meaningful way, like by saying No to a bad war or taking an unpopular stance because you believe it is in your nation’s best interest.  

Happy 4th of July.