IS BLIND PATRIOTISM A FORM OF "POLITICAL CORRECTNESS"?

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IS BLIND PATRIOTISM A FORM OF "POLITICAL CORRECTNESS"?


[+] serious ballot by Nico_b
created Tue Jul 26, 05

I have seen "political correctness" used as a way to ridicule the inclusion of diverse groups into mainstream society. And there is a valid concern that, sometimes, in the effort to be sensitive and tolerant, there is a reluctance to criticize an individual who does criminal or inappropriate things because he/she belongs to a minority. But in the same way, isn't blind patriotism, - my country, right or wrong - a reluctance to criticize the actions of a government however inappropriate, or criminal, because you are a citizen represented by that government?

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COMMENTS:
Actually it is a result of long-term use of Viagra.
by xxxxxxxx on Tue Jul 26, 05 10:18pm [+]

Good question.
by mojo on Wed Jul 27, 05 7:54am [+]

Nice question. I think blind patriotism is definitely a result of media brainwashing, however, I wouldn't quite categorize it with PC.
by Freon on Wed Jul 27, 05 8:57pm [+]

Excellent question!!!
by Ezri on Thu Jul 28, 05 12:16am [+]

Not if its patriotism about your country (not just your government) patriotism is important.
by seon on Thu Jul 28, 05 4:30am [+]






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