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When Did “Patriotism” Become A Dirty Word?
“Give me liberty or give me death” were the words of Founding Father Patrick Henry to the delegation at the Second Virginia Convention. Henry’s oft-quoted line summarizes both the goals and the risks that Henry and his fellow men undertook in the formation of our republic. They valued liberty and the success of the American experiment so much they were willing to die for it.
By Gwen Farrell3 min read
Like so many other things these days, patriotism as a value that was once held regardless of political affiliation has now been rebranded as the calling card of extremism. This wasn’t always the case. But with tensions high and ever-increasing political division, is patriotism really outdated in our modern discourse? And when did it become a dirty word?