Patriotism today
Words change slowly as the manner in which they are used changes. Public discourse as well as political speeches have changed the meanings of words which we thought were well defined. This is an attempt to better define these words. Patriotic A patriotic person has the following properties: Willing to loudly scream "Bharat Mata Ki Jai!" Loudly proclaim his devotion for cows (as long as he does not actually have to take care of them). Loudly call for war with Pakistan and China. Periodically call for an economic blockade of China. Is profusely distressed by the plight of Pandits displaced from Kashmir. Profess great reverence for soldiers (as long as they themselves are not expected to join the army). Even greater reverence for soldiers killed in the course of border skirmishes or anti-terrorism operations. Even even greater reverence for parents, spouses and offspring of deceased soldiers (with the exception of occasional offspring who show signs of free-thinking a...