Patriotism? What's that?
Natalie Maines, one of the Dixie Chicks, said a couple of years ago that, "They were embarrassed Bush came from their home state of Texas." Of course, you know the story. Since then, American radio stations have stopped playing their music, and they can't fill a teacup, let alone a venue with people wanting to hear them sing. Of course, sales and concerts are going great... In Europe.
Now, Natalie opens her mouth a little further and stuck the backhoe in that she's been digging the grave their careers have been in since she made her first stupid remark. Just read it:
"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism. Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country... I don't see why people care about patriotism."
To quote Rob Jungklas in "Memphis Thing," "I can't explain it, I cannot tell you how, it's something you'll never know if you don't know by now."
Patriotism comes from the heart, a love for your country. Everything this country represents can be summed up into one word:Freedom. But you have to understand what freedom means. Freedom in the United States comes from the laws that restrict our government. No where else on Earth are you going to find a place like that.
If you don't think this is a good place to live, than I highly suggest that you get out of the country and go where you are appreciated, because that place is not here.