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[kandrathe]

I would have a problem with any kind of theocracy. Whether it is Islamic or not has nothing to do with that. I wouldn't consider a theocracy a nation, in any case, so I don't really see what your comment has to do with anything I said.

I think I understand where you are coming from. Some of my ancestors were from the Varberg area, which has been Danish, or Norwegian in the distant past. So would I identify with one, or all three? I think "nation" and a sense of "patriotism" does have to do with more than geography, but also with the collection of people with whom your efforts are committed. At the lowest level, it has to do with defending the ones around you that you care about.

In the US, the collection of people I co-identify with are those that believe in fundamental rights, justice and equality, through the application of law. I would stand against anyone who would seek to impose a different system. My view of patriotism is one of standing against tyranny, and injustice within my own nation. I'm not one for nationalism, which I view as often an unrealistic chauvinistic view.

"Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws." --Pope.