Wednesday, October 27, 2010

“Love of Country”

Francis W. Porretto has up a post titled Love of Country.  Though Francis’ post suggests that Americans’ love of country may be measured by the upcoming November 2nd vote, a measurement standard with which I disagree, Francis articulates a couple points which are worth reposting here.

Freedom is America’s genome. Not majoritarian democracy, not consolidated federal power, not “social justice” or “political correctness,” and not a fine mesh of rules that cover every aspect of life and commerce, emitted by a gaggle of self-important mandarins in the District of Columbia.

He who works against Americans’ freedom works against America.

And this.

To love this country, you must love freedom.  You cannot in good conscience ratify the designs of those who seek to replace a free order with authoritarian social-fascism. No matter what your parents told you or for whom they voted, and no matter how you stand to benefit personally. Nor can you refrain from speaking up when others announce their intention to do so. (bold by ed.)

I love freedom.  Need I say I love my country?

Posted by John Venlet on 10/27 at 02:30 PM
(0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink
Page 1 of 1 pages