Sean (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} jackslack) wrote,@ 2009-01-27 17:28:00 |
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OK, I held my silence until AFTER Australia Day.
But this is why Australia Day and any celebrations like it suck.
Patriotism is nationalism. There's no difference between the two.Both are evil, and both always end up in racism, prejudice, and eventually violence. Not every patriot turns to violence. But inevitably, a culture that trumpets "My country is greatest!" will inevitably produce those who seek then to harm lesser countries.
I trust the man who hates his country more than the man who is proud of it. The man who distrusts his government does more good than the man who adores them. The woman who despises her country -- and seeks to change it -- makes the world a better place than the one who loves her country, warts and all. Here's to distrust, hatred, and above all dissent.
duckay convinced me to amend this post.
ps. Kevin Rudd? Huge, huge disappointment, yet again. Voting liberal next election.
But this is why Australia Day and any celebrations like it suck.
Patriotism is nationalism. There's no difference between the two.
duckay convinced me to amend this post.ps. Kevin Rudd? Huge, huge disappointment, yet again. Voting liberal next election.
