Invidualsim, Not Patriotism
8 July 2006
The Editor, The Washington Times
To the Editor:
Thomas Sowell laments many Americans' lack of patriotism ("Is Patriotism Obsolete?" July 8). But contrary to Dr. Sowell's suggestion, patriotism was never key to America's success. The founders certainly weren't patriotic: they took up arms against their government.
America's greatness lies in her culture of individualism and her deep suspicion of all political power. The patriotism longed for by Dr. Sowell is poison to the freedom that makes America worth defending.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Boudreaux
Chairman, Department of Economics
George Mason University
The Editor, The Washington Times
To the Editor:
Thomas Sowell laments many Americans' lack of patriotism ("Is Patriotism Obsolete?" July 8). But contrary to Dr. Sowell's suggestion, patriotism was never key to America's success. The founders certainly weren't patriotic: they took up arms against their government.
America's greatness lies in her culture of individualism and her deep suspicion of all political power. The patriotism longed for by Dr. Sowell is poison to the freedom that makes America worth defending.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Boudreaux
Chairman, Department of Economics
George Mason University
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