Resisting overreaching by the federal government is appropriate and, yes, even patriotic.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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