Ramon, I agree with you that patriotism should be regarded very skeptically. However, I am beginning to get the impression that we are really taught that patriotism is a bad thing (quite understandable considering our history) and that anybody who is patriotic toward Germany is in danger of becoming a Neo-Nazi. It is this what I wished to discuss - is it good that you basically are not allowed to be proud of your country, but is it good to be overly patriotic and proud of your country (as many Americans are)?
I hope I have cleared things up a bit.
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Kazara
Waitress at Cloudy's Cafe