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To: redfish who wrote (92601)	1/5/2005 4:29:59 PM
From: cosmicforce	Respond to of 108807

Patriotism sounds jingoistic, so maybe we should dump that term for some sort of National Domestic Partnership! <vbg> What I mean is simply a commitment first to one's neighbor and a recognition that we share a common destination because of our close proximity to one another. This extends to our more distant neighbors at a sort of 1/D relationship (excuse my math leanings). First, my neighbor, then my town, state, nation, planet, ecosystem, solar system, etc. People on Island A have similar hopes and dreams. This doesn't mean declaring war on Island B, but one needs to be aware that Island B may have people that would sometimes seek to rob you of what you have. Just be sure you're not provoking them... That's about it. We do have a special place here and it would be good to share it with others through our good deeds - we should try that. Patriot (from Dictionary.com) One who loves, supports, and defends one's country. Spinozas notion of "enlightened self-interest" also comes to mind.