"爱国主义意味着支持国家。这并不意味着支持总统或任何其他公职人员。"
— Theodore Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
Loving your country means supporting and believing in your nation as a whole. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to agree with what the president or other leaders are doing. For example, imagine you love your school. You want it to be the best place possible for everyone who goes there. If the principal makes a decision you think is bad, loving your school means trying to make things better, not just agreeing with the principal because they are in charge. In the same way, true patriotism is about wanting the best for your country and standing up for what will help it, even if that means disagreeing with its leaders. People can show patriotism by voting, speaking up when something is wrong, and helping their community. This way, they are working to improve their country overall.
