[Mr_love_monkey]

In my opinion - patriotism is protecting your country - not the government of your country - if your government is doing wrong then it is patriotic to try and stop it, to save yoru country.

The majority of quotes regarding patriotism refer to governments misusing the idea of patriotism to further their own wants and needs - not true patriotism.

Too many people mistake doing what the government tells you, and what the government tells you is right, with patriotism.
Patriotism is being able to stand infront of your government and say 'no, this is wrong, I do not want my country represented in this way'.