I hate patriotism. I can't stand it, man - makes me fuckin' sick. It's a round world last time I checked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hicks expresses strong dislike for patriotism, arguing that national borders are artificial on a round world.
- In plain terms
- He says he hates patriotism because the world is one continuous place without real divisions.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider the artificiality of national borders in a global context.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a nation?
- Is global citizenship possible?
Another view
Patriotism often serves community identity and cohesion.
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