My definition of patriotism is that it is unconscionable for you to disrespect the flag. You can be a patriot and challenge the government without disrespecting the flag.
I’m a huge patriot, and what holds a lot of value for me is to be part of Team U.S.A.
The original PATRIOT Act greatly increased our nation’s ability to share intelligence information, made better use of technology, and provided terrorism investigators tools that have long been available in cases involving illegal drugs and organized crime.
The Patriot Act unleashed the FBI to search your email, travel and credit records without even a suspicion of wrongdoing.