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.

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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

variety

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of activities

such

as sports,arts,music,

dance

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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

cases

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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

double edged

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sword which has to be handled well.