Last week, one of the youth in my life asked me what true patriotism is to me.  What a question!  After picking my jaw up, dropped by a question from an eighteen year old, I answered. 

True patriotism is  the willingness to do whatever it takes to make this country (and continent) better for ourselves and others.  This can be frustrating and sometimes costly, but we can NEVER give up because our destiny belongs to ALL OF US.   

I asked her, do you love your country (and the continent) enough to change it?  If yes, then you can answer the call to true patriotism.  

Thoughts?