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Patriotism

Rather than "My country right or wrong," here's "My country, when wrong, should be righted."

We have been born into an astonishing country, with astonishing values. And it is our job, as citizens, to help keep [it] alive in whatever small way we can, because, like any inheritance, it can be squandered. And the only thing that will keep it intact is if we, who have been lucky enough to inherit it, try to keep faith with those who bequeathed it to us, and do our best to preserve and enhance it for those who come after us.

Would that I could write so eloquently. Print the whole thing and paste it on your refrigerator. Better yet, print it and mail it or e-mail it to your Congresscritters as a reminder of what they're supposed to be doing in Washington.