3/26/12

Patriotism is the topic of the week and what it really means to "fight for your country. In patriotism there are conditions; to feel special affection for one's country, special concerns for one's country, a sense of personal identity though your country, and a willingness to sacrifice for your country. The "American Dream" is what we like to think that all soldiers from the U.S fight for, that we stand for freedom and are trying to protect the better good for others. Tolstoy thought this was foolish and immoral because if your government is acting immoral and you believe in your government than you become immoral. If you think about it he does make a good point, and brings up the bigger question, what makes the U.S.A? What is that makes people think that this is the home of the brave and that we are the "keepers of peace"?