Tag: Patriotism
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Nationalism, Militarism, Patriotism, Government, and a Social Market Economy
Continue Reading →The United States faces a crisis of conscience in the coming years. Our turn toward isolationist policies lacking any consideration for global impact places us in a precarious position. We lost much of our international influence by exchanging it for…
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Heel, don’t Kneel
Continue Reading →The First Amendment protects us from government restrictions on the free expression of one’s personal and political views. It is different within the private sector. Employers may limit the exercise of free speech when it directly affects their business. No…
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Born in the USA: The Bright Shining Lie of Uninformed Patriotism
Continue Reading →Last night we went to the first of six Pawtucket Red Sox games which feature a themed firework display after the game. (I know this may seem like heresy from a Yankee fan, but it is a nice place to…
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Those Opposed to Displaying the Flag
Continue Reading →I came upon a troubling story out of California, the University of California at Irvine to be specific. The story concerned a proposal by six members of the University’s Legislative Council (Student Government) to prohibit the display of the American…