You and the author of this shit post, and many of the commentators here, have completely failed to understand what patriotism is. Patriotism is not loving the government or authority, it's loving the country. Newsflash: You can hate the government and love your country at the same time.
Being a patriot, celebrating independence, and waving the american flag does not equal loving the government or agreeing with all military decisions of the past.
yessir........Freedom is a state of mind and a process I believe. I'm going to need you to become my comment editor. well put