“America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape.”
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Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.
Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority.
America beats on you so hard the whole time. You are constantly being pummeled by other people's rights and their sense of patriotism.
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.
