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Do you think Australians are too patriotic?

02:28 PM
30 August 2010

25 comments
  1. 1

    Fiona Clancy

    No, I think we are just Patriotic in the wrong ways. We should defend our democracy more and our sport less. Shouting doesnt show pride
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  2. 2

    Vanessa

    Loudmouth bogans defending beer drinking I do think are being too patriotic. Actually they are just being embarrassing.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  3. 3

    Ben

    Absolutely not. The average Australian never takes things too seriously. We are patriotic but always with a bit of humour and sarcasm in it.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  4. 4

    Simon Marti

    Nope - I think we are not patriotic enough! we come from a country which believes life should be fun lets share that with the world
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  5. 5

    Kate

    No, but we're slightly schizophrenic about it. We feel pride at our sporting prowess & shame for our treatment of Aboriginal Australians.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  6. 6

    N

    We're made and taught to be true to white English colonial propaganda. Our patriotism is ignorant of our past.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  7. 7

    James

    Some people use patriotism to justify racism and bigotry. I'm proud to be Australian, but I'm not proud of those who discriminate.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  8. 8

    James

    We should be patriotic without being nationalistic, mindlessly jingoistic, and recognise the mixed cultural heritage of all Australians.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  9. 9

    Anna

    No not at all, nationalistic maybe but not patriotic. I dont think either are helpful or healthy
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  10. 10

    Eliza

    Yes. What is an "Australian" anyway? If you don't fit in, should you be bullied and ostracized like an unpopoular kid in highschool?
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  11. 11

    Jane

    It depends on how your view patriotism. Never met a kid in high school who was proud to sing our National Anthem.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  12. 12

    Murray

    No, I think far too many of us aren't patriotic and care more about where their parents came from rather than the life they are living now
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  13. 13

    Ken

    Patronism comes from our acheivements in all fields and is good for our country and our quality of life
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  14. 14

    That Guy

    I hope most Ozzies realize how lucky we are to live in this place at this time. Some think that nationalism is patriotism...it aint!
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  15. 15

    Peter Savy

    If some people think Aussies are to patriotic, then they should shove off. There should be MORE not less!
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  16. 16

    Wondaroo

    Celebrating Invasion day, 26 January rather then when Australia became a nation in 1 January 1901 does not make one a patriotic AUSTRALIAN.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  17. 17

    Dave Brook

    It verges very closely as racism through exclusiveness. We run the risk of brash, out-dated un-Australian imagery. We're more laid back.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  18. 18

    Mal

    Not enough compared to say Canadians. We need to have a more committed rallying point. We could start with putting our flag everywhere.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  19. 19

    Johnno

    Not enough, the need to always be 'politically correct' has distanced people from the real issues, especially in regard to national identity
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  20. 20

    Nathan

    Compared to America we are not very patriotic. However, australians are patriotic but not to the point were it is getting worrying.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  21. 21

    David

    There are lot of people in Australia who are not patriotic at all to Australia, and then there are those (new and old) who LOVE the place!
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  22. 22

    Miranda

    I see no patriotism unless it's sport & beer. Real patriotism is dying with our war veterans or only seen after disasters. Be proud Aussies!
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  23. 23

    Reta Brown

    Generally no, only on days like ANZAC Day and Australia Day do we see any form of patriotism, we need to see it more widely spread.
    05:09 PM
    27 August 2010
  24. 24

    joanne hodder

    I think as a whole most of us have a good grasp on being patriotic and not taking it to ridiculous extremes like the Americans do. There are still those who have come here and have a better life but never give thanks, only ever find fault.
    09:13 AM
    08 October 2010
  25. 25

    Ursula Hyslop

    Australia is beautiful country with an abundance of opportunities for it's people. My Grandmother's last request was to become an Australian Citizen. On Australia Day 2010 she became an "Aussie". Be Proud.
    09:32 AM
    27 October 2010
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