Incredible piece, Mike. My little purple and mint green hippie witch lair is getting a flag, color coordination be damned. But seriously, I really needed this essay today. Thank you.
Very thoughtful essay I think the patriot is moral but the nationalist is amoral. Patriotic dissent seems to come from a lack of morality in the current system, like the dissent that MLK brought when he crusaded for civil rights
Another home run, Mike. The perfect essay for these extremely perilous days. It would be the perfect text for the high school civics class we so badly need.
Incredible piece, Mike. My little purple and mint green hippie witch lair is getting a flag, color coordination be damned. But seriously, I really needed this essay today. Thank you.
It is your flag. Don't let them take it from you.
Very thoughtful essay I think the patriot is moral but the nationalist is amoral. Patriotic dissent seems to come from a lack of morality in the current system, like the dissent that MLK brought when he crusaded for civil rights
Thank you! I’m really sad that the far right has co-opted the American flag; you make it clearer why they have done so.
Patriotism is sacrificial. I love my country, how may I serve?
Nationalism is transactional. My nation reflects my interests, what’s in it for me?
Patriotism is to love as Nationalism is to lust.
Beautiful.
Another home run, Mike. The perfect essay for these extremely perilous days. It would be the perfect text for the high school civics class we so badly need.
I've been flying the Ft Sumter flag for a couple months now. They can't have all the historic flags either.