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OK im going to make a general topic. only intelligent conversation please.

Originally posted by: xobile

OK im going to make a general topic. only intelligent conversation please.

 

the patriotism topic got me thinking - which country do britons and amercans of indian origin have patriotic feelings for?

Originally posted by: hindu4lyf

Both. That's not me trying to be diplomatic but just how I feel.

depends what you mean by patriotism.. if by patriotism you mean waving the flag, singing the national anthem, glorifying the country.. i don't do any of that lol.. but i respect both countries, and am loyal to the country i live in.. not blind loyalty though.

Originally posted by: Emptiness

depends what you mean by patriotism.. if by patriotism you mean waving the flag, singing the national anthem, glorifying the country.. i don't do any of that lol.. but i respect both countries, and am loyal to the country i live in.. not blind loyalty though.

I owe allegiance and loyalty to the country of my citizenship, and am duty bound to uphold its constitution. I have a sense of gratitude to this country where I as an adult learned to stand on my own two feet.

 

At the same time I share bonds of love with the country of my birth. I will always share that bond of respect, honor, gratitude for all that I gained and received, all my memories, and experiences of growing up.

 

If there ever be a conflict of interest between my country of citizenship and my country of birth, I don't know what I would do. Move to Switzerland maybe.  But if I feel either country is taking a stance that I feel is morally wrong or against general global interest and welfare - then I will stand for what I feel is right and against what I feel is wrong.

Originally posted by: xobile

 

i dont even know the whole british national anthem lol

 

i remember they used to make us stand up whenever we heard the national anthem in school in india. then when i would hear it at home, I would feel compelled to stand at attention 😆

God Shave the Queen or something like that right? 😛

Originally posted by: xobile

 

i dont even know the whole british national anthem lol

 

i remember they used to make us stand up whenever we heard the national anthem in school in india. then when i would hear it at home, I would feel compelled to stand at attention 😆

neither do i.. they need to get rid of the monarchy.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

I owe allegiance and loyalty to the country of my citizenship, and am duty bound to uphold its constitution. I have a sense of gratitude to this country where I as an adult learned to stand on my own two feet.

 

At the same time I share bonds of love with the country of my birth. I will always share that bond of respect, honor, gratitude for all that I gained and received, all my memories, and experiences of growing up.

 

If there ever be a conflict of interest between my country of citizenship and my country of birth, I don't know what I would do. Move to Switzerland maybe.  But if I feel either country is taking a stance that I feel is morally wrong or against general global interest and welfare - then I will stand for what I feel is right and against what I feel is wrong.