Darell Kumontoy
10/05/11
Patriotism Essay Are You Proud Of Your Country?
Patriotism. What defines it? It was what drove our men in green into the perilous depths of war to fight for liberty’s cause. It was what defied the odds when England enslaved us to shackles. It was, and is the reason why our flag still so beautifully bellows in the air. Patriotism is loyalty.
Patriotism was evident in our hearts from the beginning and thus, it serves as our countries foundation along with liberty and justice for all. In the war against England, we were greatly outnumbered by the thousands. Yet still, with a unresilient and ungiving spirit, we were able to push through to defy the odds. What we discovered fighting side by side, what we discovered by fighting with a common patriotism, was that we had unity. One so binding, that without it we may not be the United States that we are today.
As of today, patriotism is as well the reason why the leaders of our nation, such as Barack Hussein Obama, our commander and chief, stand for this country with pride. There endeavors selfless, not for their own sake, but for the sake of their country. Men and women today don’t just volunteer for nothing let alone risk their lives for something unworthy but for a cause driven by loyalty, by devotion, a cause driven by patriotism. I believe, that though we may be in an economic ditch, our patriotism will help us fill the gap to rise yet again. Such is the reason why we as a people, have stood strong to this very moment.
Through our nation’s mutual sense of patriotism, we will build upon the basis set by our forefathers, and pave the road towards a bright, and assuring tomorrow. What future is there to fear in a nation with so much allegiance? Patriotism is not just who we are, but who we are as people of this great nation under God.
So yet again, I implore you to think, what defines patriotism. Patriotism is loyalty and more importantly, why I am proud to be an American and a proud member of my country.
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