• wise_pancake@lemmy.ca
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    10 hours ago

    I think this is like saying chemistry is just applied physics which is just applied math, so chemistry doesn’t matter or is less.

    There’s a distinction.

    I’m not proud to be Canadian because I hate others or think less of them. I’m proud to be Canadian because I feel as a country we stand for good things, and I am proud of my heritage here.

    We have beautiful lands, thoughtful and talented people, good opportunities, and some fantastic traditions and idols.

    We aren’t perfect, but I certainly am proud of our ideals and people.

    • kbal@fedia.io
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      34 minutes ago

      Well, fair enough, there’s room for disagreement. There are many fine distinctions that get made, and the exact relationship between nation, state, and patriotism is always controversial. As I see it, love for the land and people is near one end of a spectrum, flag waving and devotion to the sovereign crown of Canada near the other. If there’s a dividing line somewhere, not everyone draws it in the same place.