Why I Don't Like Patriotism or Competitive Sports.

[toren_atkinson]

"There can be no world peace while patriotism exists" -someone.
see also [old blog entry link]Patriotism is kind of like hockey. We cheer for our club out of pride - sometimes pride for excellence, but more often than not simply because we see ourselves as a part of that group. If I live in Vancouver, I'm a Canucks fan. If I live in Vancouver and I

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[earthbound01]

I am a hundred percent sympathetic. Identifying along lines of nation, locality, religion, etc. only serve to divide between human beings that all essentially want the same few things (food, safety, and shelter for themselves and their loved ones.)