It's late, and I'm very tired. I've been writing a submission about some dangerous things our government did, motivated by patriotism.

but, here are some good quotes about such negative aspects of patriotism...

George Jean Nathan:
Patriotism is a arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

Goethe:
Patriotism ruins history.

Hermann Goering:
Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. quote verified at snopes.com

Howard Thurman:
During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable, even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.

'night all

freda