Quote by Bernadine Dohrn

The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over.

The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going

Summary

This quote highlights the problematic aspects of patriotism that often have a silencing effect on dissenting voices. It emphasizes how patriotism can sometimes promote conformity and discourage questioning, leading people to passively accept indecent and unacceptable circumstances. The quote suggests that it is essential to acknowledge and address these fundamental issues within patriotism rather than overlooking or downplaying them.

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Patriotism

By Bernadine Dohrn

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