We Can Show Our Patriotism By Letting Others Think Freely
Andrae Wolford a 17 year old senior argues patriotism means love for country without blind agreement with the government. He compares fear in 1984 to true loyalty noting disagreement with policy can still be patriotic and supports letting others think freely.
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George Orwell
Right To Express Opinion Without Being Unpatriotic
Dennis Shank 17 a senior argues patriotism is felt inside not shown by actions and that opposing government policy is a right. He cites Vietnam soldiers as true patriotism and urges others to define loyalty.
Patriotism and protest in a nation of opinions
A speaker argues patriotism is love for country and fellow citizens, not blind support. True patriotism includes peaceful protest against laws deemed harmful, and opposing draft cards or Vietnam War actions shows engaged citizenship. Those who protest nonviolently are not unpatriotic.
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Vietnam
Question Of Patriotism Becomes Individual Opinion
William Teach a 17 year old senior argues patriotism is a deep word and becomes personal opinion when discussing draft card burning flag burning and racial riots He says expressing opinion responsibly may prompt action to representatives and that patriotism remains present in awareness of laws and concern for the country.
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Congress
So Called Offenders Stand Up For What They Believe
Mary Townsley a 17 year old senior comments on patriotism and the idea that true patriots support what they believe even if it means opposing draft card burners or draft-dodgers. She notes differing views on loyalty and honor and questions a single concrete meaning.
School Section Staff and Participating Schools List
The Morning Herald and The Daily Mail publish a weekly school section on Saturdays. The Herald Mail Co. in Hagestown Maryland lists editors reporters and schools including North Hagerstown South Hagerstown St. Maria Goretti Boonsboro Williamsport Clear Spring Hancock St. James School Smithsburg High and other area institutions with assigned reporters.
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Morning Herald
Daily Mail
The
Herald Mail Co
Hagerstown
Kathryn Conover
Lydia Diaz
Diane Knight
Mindy Verduci
St. Maria Goretti
Barbara Swaezy
Boonshoro
Cessie White
Melinda May Williamsport
Ann Gruber Clear
Linda Hall
High School Names Tied to Coordination Meeting
Governor Thomas Johnson and Betsy Zang convened with Frederick High and Brunswick High representatives including Barbara Root and Stephanie Everetts to discuss statewide athletic scheduling and eligibility rules. The session included Middletown High Paul Dean and Thurmont Charlotte Heatherly among attendees from multiple counties.
Patriotism Embraces Belief In What Country Stands For
Jana Byers a 17 year old senior argues patriotism means loving country and believing in its core values. Disagreement with government policy does not negate patriotism though a person may oppose Vietnam War policies.
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