Patriotism is a complex quality with both positive and negative aspects. Some people express it by putting a flag on their car, while others hate the rival countries. Maybe wear a tattoo with a national hero. Very few will join the army or the police out of a desire to serve the country, wearing a tattoo or putting a sticker is much easier.
My form of patriotism is that I live in my country, respect the laws, pay my taxes, recycle my plastic & paper, and do small acts of kindness that improve the quality of life in the community. I did my mandatory military service. I think the sum of all of that adds up to at least one tattoo per month. Add that I don’t smoke and litter, and I think I would be an extremely patriotic Bulgarian.
I feel like patriotism shouldn’t come with any sort of pride or feeling of superiority. We can be proud with our efforts and accomplishments but it’s completely pointless to be proud of my area of birth. Being proud that I’m born in Sofia is like being proud that I’m Aquarius.
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