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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.

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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.