Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service.
I don't have heroes, exactly, but I do have people I hold in high respect. Ronald Reagan, for example, stood for ideals that I value: integrity, patriotism and a fundamental belief in goodness and capabilities of mankind.
I admire many people, but I am not sure that I have any 'heroes.'
All the people who fought for freedom were my heroes. I mean, that was the sort of story I liked reading... freedom struggles and so on.
I'm a patriot of the heart.
For one thing, I don't think that anybody in any war thinks of themselves as a hero.
I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.
I'm a patriot. I admire our military, their character, code of honor, belief systems.
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.
There are a lot of people who can be classified as heroes and do great things and inspire me.