pa·tri·ot·ic having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. It seems to me like paying more than ones legal minimum in taxes is

pa·tri·ot·ic having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. It seems to me like paying more than ones legal minimum in taxes is indeed vigorously supporting the country. Consider that war bonds were often marketed with a patriotic message, and paying taxes above what is required is like accepting a war bond that immediately defaults, which seems a lot better for the country than one that it has to pay back.