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...Traditionally, the first two years of any new presidency are the most productive in terms of legislation. In his first term, Bush used his political capital to pass the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, No Child Left Behind, the Patriot Act and tax cuts. In 1993 Clinton passed the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Brady Handgun Bill and the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, and he created AmeriCorps. If Senator Barack Obama wins, this would be the first time that Democrats control both branches of government since the Clinton era, and the potential (and pressure) to complete lots...
...Defining Patriotism Nowhere in Peter Beinart's article, "Patriot Games," did I see mention of the word nationalism, which is what much of far-right patriotism really is [July 14]. It is not healthy to say, "I love my country, right or wrong." This leads to the delusion that our way of life is the right way for all the world and that we should impose it on people if they are unwilling. I love my country too - and I am not ashamed to acknowledge all of its mistakes, as well as all of its accomplishments. Mark Fagerburg, Richmond...
Letter from a Patriot: A Pledge of Allegiance I've been to more than 40 countries and know that good citizens everywhere feel a twinge when their anthem is played [July 7]. Americans feel this for reasons as many and varied as strings on a harp. Our successful fight for independence. Our defense of freedom everywhere. Our shame over Indian wars, slavery and bigotry. Our pride in battle victories, commercial success and world leadership. But the Preamble to our Constitution sets the tone that makes us unique: "... in order to form a more perfect union." This simple phrase helps Americans...
...Patriot Gains Many Europeans envy Americans' strong sense of patriotism [July 7]. This is most evident in the widespread display of the U.S. flag outside homes, businesses, factories and public institutions. Another difference is that in the U.S., immigrants assimilate patriotism very quickly. A French-born immigrant, for instance, soon identifies as American first and French second. By contrast, European Union attempts to impose a European identity have largely failed. Most citizens of the E.U.'s 27 member states jealously retain their national identity because they have never connected with the Brussels-based superstructure. The U.S. national motto...
Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer are authors of The True Patriot. www.truepat.org