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PATRIOTISM OR NATIONALISM?

Nationalism
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.” – Charles de Gaulle

Howard Zinn’s essay “Put Away The Flags” from July 1 hit the nail on the head. At a time when my heart is aching for what my homeland has become, he helped me clarify the difference between patriotism and nationalism.

By Camille Armantrout

Camille lives with her soul mate Bob in the back woods of central North Carolina where she hikes, gardens, cooks, and writes.