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Gayle · 12-07-2008, 16:10

It really frustrates me that people see Patriotism in such a way. I would say that I am one of the most liberal people that I know when it comes to other cultures, I am open to learning about other customs and am happy to live in a multicultural society. However, I am also very patriotic. I love England, I love living here and I love its rich history.

The two things are not mutually exclusive. Standard bearers for patriotism seem to blame people who are coming into the country for wanting to change things - this is not the case. Most of the people who I know who originate from other countries have come here because they love England as much as people who were born here and they love all the same things about England as I do.

This kind of patriotism has the opposite effect and stirs up mistrust and hatred when it's really not necessary.

No one that I know objects to Christmas, the St George's flag or any of those other English things. In fact most Muslims now participate in Christmas in some small way - sending each other cards and often eating turkey etc.

12-07-2008, 16:10	#5
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: Patriotism???? It really frustrates me that people see Patriotism in such a way. I would say that I am one of the most liberal people that I know when it comes to other cultures, I am open to learning about other customs and am happy to live in a multicultural society. However, I am also very patriotic. I love England, I love living here and I love its rich history. The two things are not mutually exclusive. Standard bearers for patriotism seem to blame people who are coming into the country for wanting to change things - this is not the case. Most of the people who I know who originate from other countries have come here because they love England as much as people who were born here and they love all the same things about England as I do. This kind of patriotism has the opposite effect and stirs up mistrust and hatred when it's really not necessary. No one that I know objects to Christmas, the St George's flag or any of those other English things. In fact most Muslims now participate in Christmas in some small way - sending each other cards and often eating turkey etc. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone. Last edited by Gayle; 12-07-2008 at 16:13.