Read March 2021 - Zoom Reading Circle
Wonderful and timely book! I appreciate Dan Rather's thoughtful take on patriotism and what it truly entails. Not all the gunk that tries to pass for patriotism far too often. He covers topics such as Service (he believes everyone should have a period of some kind of public service), Public Education, Inclusion and more. His history - as a journalist, his upbringing, and his longevity in the midst of American history - provides him with good insight. I wish all would read this book.
Patriotism, he says, is loving your country and dialoguing with your fellow citizens to improve it. Nationalism is the belief that we are better than everyone else and leads to conflict and war. Patriotism is rooted in humility. Nationalism is rooted in arrogance.
Good points all!
What unites Americans regardless of political belief - PBS Newshour
What unites Americans? We took a road trip to find out - Bloomberg Quicktake
Ahead of election day, what unites Americans? - Bloomberg QuickTake
Dan Rather - What Unites Us?
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