Some people say patriotism causes problems and is negative overall. Others feel that it is beneficial for society at large. Do the advantages of patriotism outweigh its disadvantages?

Love for own
country
is one of the
most pure
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form
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of love displayed.But some argue that
patriotism
is detrimental while others believe it to be a good quality among citizens.
This
essay will be discussing both
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views but
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believe it to be
benefecial
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beneficial
overall.
Patriotism
gives a strong sense of identity and helps to bring together the whole population with great unity.The people who take pride
of
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their origin would try to take their
country
's name far and wide through
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of activities
such
as sports,arts,music,
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.
This
benefits the
country
and other citizens as it gives recognition to all of them.
This
is the reason why
patriotism
is most visible during international sports
meet
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such
as Cricket
worldcup
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world cup
WorldCup
Worldcup
,Fifa or Olympics.The participants have the whole support of their
country
because of their faith that players or athletes would bring glory to their
country
. Like every coin has another side,excessive
patriotism
brings down the benefits it gives.When in excess it makes men and women intolerable to other countries and their citizens.It becomes hard for them to gracefully accept
defeat
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of their nation even in friendly competitions and sports
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.In extreme
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it would
also
create hatred for other countries which might even result in terrorism and wars. A realistic sense of
patriotism
is appreciable and even advantageous for the progress of one's own
country
but when it crosses the limit,it might lead to
deterioration
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of the
country
.To conclude,
patriotism
is a
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sword which has to be handled well.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • fosters
  • sense of belonging
  • strengthening societal bonds
  • instills
  • pride and loyalty
  • excessive
  • nationalism
  • intolerance
  • discrimination
  • conflict
  • blind allegiance
  • flawed policies
  • unifying force
  • crisis
  • manipulated
  • political leaders
  • division
  • advocating
  • responsibility
  • civic duty
  • engaged
  • informed citizenship
  • balanced and inclusive
  • cultural diversity
  • marginalize
  • minority groups
  • stifle dissent
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