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True Patriotism is an essential ingredient in our society. It involves attitiudes translated into positive action. This means many things:
  1.  unswerving dedication to the priciples of justice and fair play;
  2.  refusing to allow bigotry and prejudice to prevail and demean human dignity;
  3.  respecting the rights, lives and property of others;
  4.  casting thoughtful and informed ballots for those who seek to govern us;
  5.  giving time and talent to civic efforts to build better communities;
  6. supporting the efforts of law enforcement in its task of protecting our citizens;
  7.  upholding the right of dissent, but at the same time insisting that changes be sought within the framework of law and order rather than in an atmosphere of violence and disruption;
  8.  refraining from the so-called "little sins," such as digregarding traffic regulations, cheating on income taxes and ignoring the "no littering" signs;
  9.  setting an example of integrity and decency for our younger generation, who need some guidance in preparation for the day they take up the duties of citizenship.
In short, patriotism demands a great deal from Americans. It is in essence practicing the priciples which have set our Nation on a firm course. Without a renewed commitment to these guidlines, our society cannot hope to withstand the assalts by those who have set out to destroy our way of life. That is why every American must be willing to do his share.

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The above was written by a great patriot; John Edgar Hoover