Why Patriotism Stil Matters

 

Think about this: what if we had lost our freedom in any of the wars our country has fought in? America wouldn't be anything like what it is today. We would either be ruled by king or emperor, who could do whatever they wanted to us, rather than a president who we knew would make the right choices.

Only with our burning patriotism we could have won all those wars, including the current victory in Iraq. Because many people wanted to prove their patriotism, we now have a great Army, Navy, and Air Force. Does patriotism still matter? To many of us, apparently it does.

What helped our troops survive and urged them to keep fighting? Their children and families, sending food, pictures, letters, stories, and anything else that they thought would convince the soldiers that even in times of doubt, there is still something worth fighting for. This is pure patriotism: doing anything we can to keep our army people fighting for our country, and maybe for other countries too.

Patriotism is true belief in our country and that with our help,America will always survive times of hardship,and that we can protect ourselves from anything that happens. When disasters hit, patriotism keeps us believing, and because we believe, it's easier to face the troubles we come across.

When you try to reach a goal, it's easier to reach if you believe you can. That's how patriotism helps us: when we start believing, it is easier for us to survive the meanest of wars and the worst natural disasters. You might think it's impossible, but patriotism, just a bit of belief, can help us do amazing things!

So does patriotism still matter? I think it does. A new disaster or war could spring up at any moment, but if we have patriotism, America will prevail. Patriotism is a simple but amazing thing,which helps us through all the tragic points of history, can start simply by one person trying to help. So choose now. When it is time for our country, America to face more hardships, will you prove that you have patriotism? The question isn't “Can you help?”, it's “Will you help?”!