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"King and Country" meant something once, when patriotism was a two-way street.
by squozzer 13y ago
"King and Country" meant something once, when patriotism was a two-way street.
- mhurron 13y agoWhen was patriotism ever a give and take? Patriotic duty has always been at the expense of the individual. "Ours is not to reason why. Ours is but to do and die."
- squozzer 13y agoMaybe, but I would say that civilization cannot stand on its' own, it will need defenders. And civilization has been good to most of us most of the time. But I agree with the gist of your statement -- people in positions of power (or in your example, a position of artistic authority) constantly try to alter the terms of civilization to their benefit.