While economic patriotism is a good thing, the other form of patriotism, fighting for one's country and killing is downright nonsense. Planet Earth is the home for Human beings, so why segregate each other in the name of caste, religion, region and countries? It is stupid and sometimes makes me think that all politicians and men in power are like high school bullies, boasting of their power over others. To satisfy this craving for ego satisfaction and power, wars are fought and people are killed senselessly for the policies of their leaders. Is this Patriotism? When I was growing up I used to think that dying for the country was an excellent thing, atleast that's what the teachers make you believe. Now we have a misguided youth wanting others to die for the country. Why do you want to die? If you love your country, take part in sports, India has never won an individual olympic gold, surely if some of these youths tried we could win. Instead they dream of killing and dying. Here's what Einstein said... Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them! ~Albert Einstein
