Patriotism in action: Americans express love of country in many ways: "
'Patriotism is not simply supporting whatever those in power say, but also articulating a willingness to oppose for the sake of the country,' said Marc Kruman, director at Wayne State University's Center for the Study of Citizenship, which he founded in 2003 with a kickoff conference themed 'The Many Faces of Patriotism.'"
Americans are finding many ways to demonstrate their love for country, from joining political campaigns to organizing peace rallies and venting in the blogosphere. From a former war chaplain to a new U.S. citizen, here's how five Michigan residents show their patriotism:
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Patriotism is being waterboarded for an article.
Should have held Hitchens under longer.
Oh, and I had to stick my hand on the oven eye last night and leave it there for 5 minutes to determine that the stove top was hot.
Should have held Hitchens under longer.
Oh, and I had to stick my hand on the oven eye last night and leave it there for 5 minutes to determine that the stove top was hot.
The Raw Story | War cheerleading journo is waterboarded:
"Christopher Hitchens, the British journalist who is among the staunchest defenders of the war in Iraq, was waterboarded for a recent article in Vanity Fair.
'Believe Me, It's Torture' is the article's title."
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This is patriotic as hell. Go Utah!
Utah is going to a 4-day workweek to save energy
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U.S.A! U.S.A.!
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