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Originally Posted by Moniker42  Much like the fanatical/fundamentalist* areas of religion - nationalism and patriotism is a dangerous feeling that only inspires people to violence and bigotry. It's also a nearly always essential reason for public support for a war.
*fundamentalism without fanaticism isn't necessarily dangerous |
Well said. I agree 100% to that statement. Patriotism is nationalism in disguise. And defenitely a bad thing (at least the way it is used to subvert some people, like in the US and Russia).
That said I do not think there is anything with a love for the place where you live.