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From: raghu@rlgvax.UUCP (Raghu Raghunathan)
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Subject: Re: Nicaraguan Parallel
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Date: Wed, 18-Sep-85 12:43:37 EDT
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> > 
> > In my elementary school, we WERE required to sing "patriotic" songs
> > every day.  We were also required to salute the flag.
> 
> So what?  Why not salute the flag, you are an American aren't you?
> What is the problem with patriotic songs.  Do you find patriotism offensive?

	No, patriotism is not offensive as long as it comes from within.
	If it is forced from without, it is not patriotism anymore.