I am patriotic because I love my country and what it stands for. Life, liberty, and its inalienable rights. I believe that these rights are not granted by the government, but are inherent to every human being. Patriotism is an act of protecting these rights for myself and my fellow citizens.
The government’s only “just powers” come from the people it serves. A true patriot ensures the government remains a tool to secure these rights rather than a force that infringes upon them.
From Pity to Praise 