[GoNative]

Doesn't matter where you are from. Patriotism and nationalism blinds you from the truth and makes you intolerant of any criticism however valid it may be. It also makes you believe that your country and people are better than others which breeds arrogance and contempt for others. These are the main reasons I despise both patriotic and nationalistic fervor. As far as I'm concerned being patriotic is not a good thing at all but unfortunately in many countries patriotism is valued highly. Little wonder there's so much antagonism between so many different nations and peoples.