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What does it mean?
Critiques military patriotism that rallies families around war and destruction.
In plain terms
Families rally around war and violence.
What can you take from it?
Patriotism can be used to justify harm.

Where it applies

  • discussing war
  • political protest
  • military families

Putting it to work

  • critique war rhetoric
  • analyze propaganda

Questions to consider

  • How is patriotism weaponized?

Another view

Families also support peace efforts.

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