Is Patriotism Okay?

Patriotism: the supportive and positive attitude that one has to a specific fatherland.

Case #1: Appreciating your country

I appreciate the United States of America. I appreciate living in a relatively free society. I appreciate not having a dictator tell us what to do. I have a positive attitude towards this country, generally. I might not agree with all of its institutions or its going about things, but I still am grateful that I am not living in Nigeria. How could I not be satisfied with my situation when I know that others are far less off? As the last remaining superpower in the world, the U.S is the largest donor of aid in the world. At the end of the day, things aren't so bad. We don't have a perfect nation (hell no), but I think it is safe to say that we are objectively the best. Millions of people long to immigrate to this country every year. In sum, how could you not appreciate America?

Case #2: Coming soon.

The United States Summed Up

So true!