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Entry: Have a Patriotic Independence Day Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/have_a_patriotic_independence_day#2122 Post contents: Kevin--I'm afraid I'm confused. Where did I ever say anything about the national anthem or imply "something unhealthy about love for one's country"? In fact, I defended love for one's country--that's right there in the definition of patriotism that I laid out. As for the nationalism of the "musical accompaniment" at fireworks shows, have you ever listened closely? It's not simply historical songs such as the national anthem, but a whole slew of recent songs (often, sadly, country music, of which I'm usually fond) that have nothing to do with patriotism and the history of our country but things such as "We'll put a boot up your ass; it's the American way." Truly patriotic celebrations shouldn't be sulled with such trash. Sent at: 2008 09 07