Hey, I'm a patriot too !

Sometimes I think the assumption is that if one holds any strongly progressive beliefs, that somehow you cant also love our country. I guess its sort of a "guilt by association" response?? Anyhow my deep love of country is exactly because of the fact that I can have different ideals and beliefs than my other countrymen, and yet we all still respect each others rights to do so, and vice versa.

Happy Independence day, everyone! and remember that what makes us different is the essence of what makes us great!