Patriotism

[poddster]

Is unconditional patriotism a desirable attribute or not?

[channys_mum]

Unconditional, probably not, it would bring about a loss of realism I think.

[poddster]

What constraints should be applied to patriotism? And while we are at is what constraints should be applied to loyalty

[channys_mum]

No I don't mean to apply constraints. 

I just think one eyed-ness is a bit unhealthy.

Maybe I am not on the same train as you, and have misinterpreted

[poddster]

What I would like to know is at what point would a person revoke their patriotism or loyaly.

[thegoblinswillgetu]

Not if it interferes with good judgement, common sense, and right or wrong.

Unconditional love from a pet is a good thing.   

[freddie*rooster]

Patriotism is, generally speaking, cultural attachment to one's homeland or devotion to one's country, although interpretations of the term vary with context, geography and political ideology. It is a set of concepts closely related to those of nationalism.

[poddster]

Pets are smart, they know where the food and shelter comes from 🙂

[poddster]

Some countries demand unconditional patriotism, and others have brainwashed the population into not questioning decisions otherwise it would be deemed unpatriotic

[the_great_she_elephant]

I guess you could probably brainwash people into unconditional patriotism, but while you might demand it of them you certainly could not enforce that demand because patriotism is an emotion not a set of rules.