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Patriotism and the American Land
Patriotism and the American Land: Essays | Terry Tempest Williams, Barry Holstun Lopez, Richard K. Nelson
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Terrorism. Homeland Security. Patriotism. Since September 11, 2001, these terms have emerged as a fundamental part of our cultural lexicon, with their unsaid assumptions and attendant emotions being used to inspire and buttress a varied set of cultural, political, and military responses to the events of that day. What is terrorism? What is a secure homeland? Who is a patriot?
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Patriotism and the American Land: Essays | Terry Tempest Williams, Barry Holstun Lopez, Richard K. Nelson
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"This land is our land, from sea to shining sea, and yet we have not been the wisest of caretakers for our home places, our Homeland, our communities. We need a patriotism that reweaves the frayed fabric of our national identity. We need a patriotism that heals our landscapes and communities, respects and upholds our inalienable rights, and sets us on a path of true justice, freedom, and sustainability"(vii)

Tahoe That would be the next step to not only a create national identity which serves the ones on top but the country itself 😯 6y
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