demi negara?

"If i were two-faced, would i be wearing this one?" ~Abraham Lincoln~

truthfully, i have nothing important or even remotely substantial 2 talk/ write about but i suddenly have this urge of writting something down. but my thoughts this past few days have been revolving around a very touchy subject to many.

Its about patriotism. I mean i know the meaning of the word - love for one's country, willingness 2 sacrifice for it etc but..What does it REALLY constitute?

Is it the verbal declaration, on mountain tops for all to hear, that we have of our love of our country? The home sickness that comes once we’re off shore? Or is it the great irritation dat we feel when some one declare : er where is it in comparison 2 singapore?

Is it patriotism at its best when we fly our flags from every nook and corner of our homes? Or is it more patriotic to criticize every country but our own?

Am I less patriotic if I criticize the darling land? Am I a traitor if I dare speak a word of ill regarding its government and people?

Is my friend less patriotic if he supports Manchester United rather den the national team? Or is it politically incorrect to snigger when it is mentioned that the football team might just have a chance against Indonesia?

Am I an ungrateful citizen when I speak or write in a language that is not my own like what I’m doing now? Am I a traitor to seek gains and experiences abroad instead of contributing to the GDP of my beloved nation?

Do I have a colonized mind when I speak up for myself and have a stance that is unlike the common public? Am I less of a patriot when I have doubts of us achieving 2020?

Is it wrong for me to fall in love with another country?