Patriotism
There is a lot of talk about patriotism; some people say they don’t get enough respect some people say they get too much. What people aren’t looking at is look where we are living we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. So does patriotism still matter? Yes because they’re protecting us and risking their lives for all of us so the word patriotism reminds me of my grandpa.
If you were to go and talk to my grandpa right now and tell him that patriotism doesn’t matter anymore he would throw a fit. Patriotism is America without it we would not be anywhere they won the war for us and every time we show respect that’s how we pay them back. He told me many stories of him when he was kid and if ever showed disrespect to the flag the country or people you would be beaten with a wooden spoon and that probably hurt a lot. He also said that were to not bow when the star spangled banner was played they would be escorted out of the event that they were at.
Patriotism still matters because; think if you were in the military fighting for us and people didn’t care and thought it doesn’t matter you wouldn’t feel too good. If you acknowledge them every day you will feel better about yourself but even though they can’t here you say it you’ll know that you believed enough and they think right now that we believe in them so if you prove it then you’re telling the truth. Also there is always someone who hears you or believes in you so do the right thing. That’s what my parents always tell me.
Your parents are probably a lot different than mine, but everybody’s parents always had a few stories and if you think patriotism still matters don’t be afraid to let people know just because it might seem cool it is always cool to believe in your country. That’s what my parents taught me and that’s what all of my grandparents taught because all of my uncles served in the military and all of my grandpas served in the military.
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