In a word, absolutely. I found the sort of blind patriotism I encountered in my 6 years of military service quite distasteful - which to me is not patriotism at all. Thankfully it was not universal, but opposition to it was not something that was safe to advertise.
The kind of patriotism I do value is that which does what is right by one's community and country regardless of what the political masters wish. "My country right or wrong" is a disgusting position.
The kind of patriotism I do value is that which does what is right by one's community and country regardless of what the political masters wish. "My country right or wrong" is a disgusting position.
