An example of this happening is, the incident only a matter of months ago a school in California suspended around five of it's students for wearing clothing with the American flag on it, during cinco de mayo.
There is a quote that I particularly like because of it's symbolism of patriotism. "I will bleed on the American flag to make sure it's stripes stay red." (Mission Impossible: III) This quote is saying that he would give his life to preserve the flag of his country.
The soldiers are Patriots for fighting for their country, and the well-fare of others! Ordinary citizens are patriots too, but there are few citizens that are. Patriots will do the best for their country.
I personally believe that the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration are the founding laws that made this country great! Therefore, should never be changed/twisted/bent/erased! There are many arguments on various aspects of the Bill of Rights.
For example, the 4th Ammendment:A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Is the subject of the debate of Gun Control. The 4th Ammendment CLEARLY states that it is "the right of the people TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS" AND IT "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED". In my opinion anyone who wants to ban (for example) handguns, does not uphold the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and do not care for their country.
Now I know that the people who want to ban guns, usually a loved one was shot. Now believe me when I say, I am truly sorry for them, and they have my sympathies. However, its not the gun that killed them, it is the person behind the gun that pulled the trigger! Guns are just tools, people are the administrator of the tools.
So to wrap this up, people who uphold the United States of America's founding documents and it's beliefs stated within, are willing to give their life for their country, and are willing to do all in their power to make their country a better place; is a patriot and/or people with patriotism. Anyone who does not, I am sorry, but if you don't like those laws, maybe you should move to another country.
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
