Rise up against shallow patriotismWhen a self-proclaimed patriot noticed a student did not stand up for the national anthem during a recent 6pm "flag down" ritual, she became so angry she hit the girl. I also hope the hot-headed woman reconsiders whether she should continue to confront strangers for exercising what turns out to be a legal right. Yet it is they who are oblivious to the truth that this ceremony is nothing but a shallow show of patriotism. I have to say I am lucky that I have never had to deal with anyone like that hot-headed woman. How did all that time spent standing and reflecting on honour and patriotism not prevent them from committing misdeeds?

Source: Bangkok Post November 01, 2020 23:26 UTC