As a young man moderate patriotism for England and Britain was the norm.
I still fundamentally feel that way but have travelled widely around Europe and have always tried to respect people in their own country.
Now in England I’m witnessing massive change for the worse, a collapse in law and order, unbridled immigration of people who don’t respect us back and simply take.
To me patriotism was always about pride and a sense of safety and belonging and kinship.