Alternet has a great article about progressives and patriotism, one that particularly bears reading now—when the Bush administration equates support of its war policies with patriotism. Besides, any article that quotes Langston Hughes has got to be on the right track.
O, let my land be a land where Liberty
Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath,
But opportunity is real,
and life is free,
Equality is in the air we breathe.
Words to remember this 4th of July.
What a great sentiment.
Hope you guys are enjoying your celebrations today.