Patriotism appears to be waning. People who say they’re very proud to be an American is at 67 percent, down from 91 percent 20 years ago, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Now might be the right time to defend this old-fashioned value. I believe that patriotism is a positive trait—alongside love for friends and family and generosity—that we should want more of in our country, not less.
