Written by Connie“What is Patriotism?” Is Patriotism important to the majority of Americans? Is it “politically correct” to question one’s patriotism? What makes a “good” American’?Merriam –Webster defines ‘Patriotism’ as: “love for or devotion to one's country”.When someone ‘loves’, they generally demonstrate their devotion by protecting what they love from whatever they perceive to be harm or injury.America was born in democracy. As American citizens we have the right and responsibility to protect and defend our constitutional civil liberties. One only has to look at history to prove, that in America, freedom has not come free.“They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin“We hold certain Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”Hate and divisiveness are not synonymous with patriotism, nor are these emotions and actions consistent in the pursuit of life, liberty or happiness. It is imperative to recognize our enemies and defend this Country. Questioning one’s patriotism is paramount to continued freedom in America.You will find challenging and thought provoking quotes about patriotism at this link: http://www.wisdomquotes.com/cat_patriotism.html