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What does it mean?
The quote frames resistance to federal overreach as a patriotic duty.
In plain terms
Stopping the government from overreaching is patriotic.
What can you take from it?
Patriotism includes holding the government accountable.

Where it applies

  • civic engagement
  • policy debates
  • community defense

Putting it to work

  • monitoring government
  • civic education
  • activism

Questions to consider

  • What does patriotism mean to you?
  • When is resistance needed?

Another view

Cooperation with government is also necessary for functioning society.

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