PATRIOTISM Flashcards
came from the Latin word “pater” which means “father”. It is the willingness and determination to lay down one’s life for the fatherland – the constant resolve to sacrifice one’s life and limb for the preservation of the country. It is the total realization of that love for the country, which is nationalism. In other words, to be patriotic is to be nationalistic.
PATRIOTISM
some ways you can show your patriotic pride:
Display your pride.
Stay informed.
Learn about your country.
Be proud of your country.
Keep the environment clean.
Buy local.
Pay your taxes.
Vote.
Keep the government honest.
Volunteer.
This is the cheapest and easiest way to show your patriotism. However, bear in mind the you need to observe the proper way of showing your nationalistic pride.
Display your pride.
Know what is going on the country. Understand the concern and issues plaguing the society. Look at the issues especially the problems from both sides. Stay objective and find the facts.
Stay informed.
Learn the history, culture and influences of the place where you are born and living in. Don’t be ignorant about the heritage and legacy of our heroes and modern social movers.
Learn about your country.
Celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of the country. Highlight the good side of the country.
Be proud of your country.
No one will take care and safeguard the country’s resources but their own people. Make it last for the succeeding generations.
Keep the environment clean.
Support the local businesses and local products to better boost the local producers like farmers, fishermen etc.
Buy local.
Contribute to the country’s budget to create change and development which shall be supported by paying the right amount of taxes.
Pay your taxes.
Exercise your rights and participate in the government. Chose the leaders that could shape out country’s direction and future.
Vote.
Don’t tolerate corruption and red tape. Keep an eye out for any malpractice in the government and abusive government leaders in the government and abusive government leaders
and employee.
Keep the government honest.
Get involve and advocate for worthwhile issues. Share your time and talent for a cause that could help the country.
Volunteer.
