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What does it mean?
Patriotism requires a country worthy of love.
In plain terms
Love your country only if it is good.
What can you take from it?
Nations must earn loyalty.

Where it applies

  • citizenship
  • national reform
  • civic duty

Putting it to work

  • civic engagement
  • advocacy
  • community building

Questions to consider

  • What makes a country lovable?
  • Should loyalty be earned?

Another view

Love can be unconditional.

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