Patriotism - what do you think about it ?

We don’t have a problem with flying our flag in Wales

I agree Sarnia and Chestnut.

I agree Sarnia and I'd like to see a big deal made of St George's Day with events and festivals. Instead we hear more about St Patrick's Day!

I consider patriotism to be a love and pride for our country. I would like to see children sing our National Anthem each day in school. I wonder how many of them even know the words? I would like to see the Union Jack and the 4 nations flags flown more often. Instead we seem to be a country who almost apologises for who we are. Frightened to use the word Christmas because it might offend other religions, kow-towing to the woke brigade on our history and culture. I am British and proud of it.

The patriotism in Australia is a joy to see, even their anthem, Advance Australia Fair, is belted out with pride. I love it.

I can take pride in what I achieve - in what my children and g.children achieve. Never really understood how anyone can just feel proud of an accident of birth..

When I was very involved in sport, I would support and be proud of achievements by clubs, etc in which I had involvement. Loved 2012 Olympics and was justifyably proud of how GB had risen to the challenge of staging these games so very successfully in every aspect/

Flags and patriosm seems just to be excuse for hatred.

I envy people who live in countries they are proud of eg the US, the Netherlands.
All we Brits do is run our country down.

I have missed something but I can not think of any situation where patriotism is morally necessary

Caleo I don't understand your post.

Why is patriotism morally necessary and what is it not sufficient for?

Patriotism is morally necessary, but is not sufficient.

Patriotism easily becomes discrimination and can blind you to the faults in your nation.

Loathsome. Borders are arbitrary, cultures shift. Patriotism is an easy slide into xenophobia, racism and fascism.

Namsnanny I thought patriotism is when you feel proud of your country and it isn’t compulsory.
What you mention about the Chinese version is scary and not patriotism.

As you mentioned Hong Kong, I wouldnt like the Chinese version of it. Face recognition cameras, public shaming, fines etc.

Depends on the interpretation of what is patriotism and that is not the same everywhere.