Do young Americans still love their country?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 21:56:46 -0400

Do young Americans have Patriotism? Do you think they love their country still or shame it? I'm talking about those 18-27. Taking current goverment an national an international conflicts into consideration.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 21 at 2019 10:09 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:09:12 -0400

I can't speak for the 18-27 crowd, although I think they may be getting a bum rap because of the antics of a very vocal few. For example, in a study of gender preferences at Harvard, although the school encourages students to designate their pronoun preferences, only one percent did so. Thus, this one percent and the progressive Leftist professors who encourage them, are responsible for all the anti-American static. Also, Millennials are accomplishing a lot (as I pointed out in a video I posted on the home page of my website last year). As for the generation immediately following them, I work with grade school, intermediate and high school students as Chairman of my VFW Post youth and education programs. I have been pleasantly surprised at their respect and honor for the nation and those who serve/served. I hope these comments make you feel as good as my experiences have done for me...
https://www.jackdurish.com/index.html

Jack Durish

Personal website and weblog of Jack Durish, author and amateur historian

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2019 10:25 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:25:18 -0400

If it is reported colleges are beating up conservative students, I'm sure it isn't as patriotic as they used to be.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2019/03/06/berkeley-conservative-students-campus-college-bias-punch-column/ [login to see] /

I was assaulted at Berkeley because I'm conservative. Free speech is under attack.

The punch I took on campus was not an isolated incident. Leftists are targeting conservative students across the country for their political beliefs.

Response by SGT Bonnie B. made Jul 22 at 2019 2:52 AM

SGT Bonnie B. — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:52:53 -0400

Think they are uneducated and lack maturity to set aside emotions and research factual information vs. Believing what the press, social media or famous people put out there. They are spoiled, undisciplined, irresponsible, not held accountable for things they do. They do not know the meaning of no, the satisfaction of earning what they want vs. Working for it, no respect for authority and no doesn't mean no to them. have no respect for God or country; they want to be respected and have their voice heard but if you don't agree with them they want to silence you.
Unless we change direction we are in serious trouble; as for Patriotism they have none, don't believe in democracy nor understand the truth of the U.S. Constitution or Bill of Rights.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 2:54 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:54:34 -0400

I do love my country, however it’s hard to go to bat for it when the things you see everyday are very disappointing.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 9:51 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:51:29 -0400

It is hard to accurately answer this question because you have to answer for millions of people* and also it seems like everyone has their own meaning for what it means to "love your country".

I think you are in a unique position to answer this question because you (presumably) are serving and you have a large peer group to draw from. How are you treated by others outside the military? How do people your age that you serve with feel about our country?

It is hard to rely on the media and the news to answer this question because the squeaky wheel gets the grease. We look at the bad things happening all the time so it is easy to lump in "young Americans" with those kids that are acting foolish.

Patriotism has many forms and I think we are going to be fine as long as we have young people like you that keep answering the call.

* 50 - 75 million? What would be a good estimate here?

Response by Patricia Overmeyer made Jul 22 at 2019 7:08 PM

Patricia Overmeyer — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:08:53 -0400

PFC Joseph Metcalf: Define patriotism and love of country. Without definitions of those words, there can be no real answer. "Patriotism" and "love of country" are loaded words and have different definitions and different meanings to different people.

Response by SPC Tim Reckner made Jul 24 at 2019 7:45 PM

SPC Tim Reckner — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:45:12 -0400

I'm 25 and have always loved my country.