What is a Patriot and what does it mean to you?

Patriot is currently on my list of puzzle words. Those would be words I avoid or explain precisely what I meant by my statement.

Gay, woke, partner, patriot....

M0nica

Anyone who uses the word patriot is a rightwinger who thinks anyone with a loyalty to their country who does not share their views is a woke commie.

Really? Wow…..😂😂

Well I'm at a loss to know exactly what Patriotism demands.

Because, on social media...

I was told I was "unpatriotic" because I voted Remain - and when I 'empathised' with a Leave voter, I was actually called a "traitor".

So I don't really know what Patriotism is - I'm just proud of the good things that my country of birth has done.

Will that do?

Anyone who uses the word patriot is a rightwinger who thinks anyone with a loyalty to their country who does not share their views is a woke commie.

A patriot cares for their country.
They abide by the laws of the country.
They do not sully the streets with litter and dog excrement.
They respect others.
They stand up for their values and their country.

Oh the YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS! 😋

To be proud of upholding the values of my country: freedom, democracy, tolerance, upholding the rule of law, free speech and Yorkshire Puddings.

Patriotism (or forget the ism) being a patriot to me means to be grateful to the country that has nurtured me so far, to educate myself on our historical origins and struggles, be mindful of those events and the people who lived them and the privilege of being able to voice opinions on all matters whether nice or nasty, and vote according to my conscience when the opportunity arrives.

Unfortunately it is now being linked to Trump in my consciousness.