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What does it mean?
The speaker loves their country and values its gifts but does not understand its harmful actions.
In plain terms
I love my country but do not understand its bad actions.
What can you take from it?
Patriotism involves questioning a nation when it does wrong.

Where it applies

  • praising a nation
  • critiquing policy
  • feeling conflicted

Putting it to work

  • critique policies constructively
  • balance love and justice

Questions to consider

  • Can you love a country that does bad things?
  • What confused you about your country?

Another view

The speaker does not explain what specific actions are confusing.

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