07-06-2009, 06:50 PM
zdunklee Wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the entire point of celebrating the 4th to inflate nationalism at least for one day?
I guess that's one way of looking at. I see it from perspective like many Christians see Sunday or Christmas, though.. It's a day to highlight something that should constantly be a part of your life. I'm not saying celebrating is bad. I just dislike propagandizing a holiday.
I also used nationalism instead of patriotism for a reason:
Nationalism:
excessive patriotism; chauvinism.
the policy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation, viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or the common interests of all nations.
Patriotism:
devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.
In any case, it's a silly argument. Perhaps I shouldnt've spouted about my hate for email forwards, but I was feeling a little chippy. :eh: This is all I'll have to say about the matter. :wave:
Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?