I disagree that nationalism is inherently dangerous because it creates and encourages xenophobic attitude and policies. Nationalism does encourages fear and terror within a nation, but that does not mean it is dangerous. That fear and fright that nationalism creates, keeps a nation safe and secure. It also gives that same nation, hope and pride. Nationalism provides strength and motivation for citizens, so that one can be beneficial for their nation The good of nationalism has its positive effect in the world. Nationalism forms a bond and unity with its country/nation beyond our understanding . We should not think of nationalism as tragic or troublesome, but instead it forms a unity and is Valiant. Nationalism is defined as "a belief, creed
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I know this because I’m Irish. It’s a cheap political trick which twists the understanding of who we are." (Geldof, Bob. "Nationalism is a dangerous animal.'' Mirror.co.uk. Web. 04 Sept. 2014 ) There are leaders who have had strong leadership skills (who have abused their power) who have used nationalism as a tool to influence others and have used it for evil. The Rwanda genocide was a tragedy that was caused by nationalism, so was the Holocaust and many other catastrophic events. This is what people fear, the evil and cons of nationalism. But what is a great nation without fear. "Nationalism can contribute to human progress and freedom and education and economic vitality, or it can contribute to violence, fear and international conflicts." (Weeks, Linton. "America's Love Affair With Nationalism." NPR. Web. 28 September 2011) Fear is what keeps people in line, although it is crucial, it is what keeps this nation …show more content…
(n.d.). In Wikipedia Retrieved January 14, 2015 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism) Without belief and faith a nation would crumple. Nationalism brings about both good and bad deeds. But it seems as though people only tend to focus more on those that are negative but rarely brings up the good and positive force it brings forth a nation. "Nationalism can be a force of good because of effect of fast gathering people with patriotic idea together." (Ponomareva, Mariia. "Nationalism can be a force of good." Web. 5 March.
I know this because I’m Irish. It’s a cheap political trick which twists the understanding of who we are." (Geldof, Bob. "Nationalism is a dangerous animal.'' Mirror.co.uk. Web. 04 Sept. 2014 ) There are leaders who have had strong leadership skills (who have abused their power) who have used nationalism as a tool to influence others and have used it for evil. The Rwanda genocide was a tragedy that was caused by nationalism, so was the Holocaust and many other catastrophic events. This is what people fear, the evil and cons of nationalism. But what is a great nation without fear. "Nationalism can contribute to human progress and freedom and education and economic vitality, or it can contribute to violence, fear and international conflicts." (Weeks, Linton. "America's Love Affair With Nationalism." NPR. Web. 28 September 2011) Fear is what keeps people in line, although it is crucial, it is what keeps this nation …show more content…
(n.d.). In Wikipedia Retrieved January 14, 2015 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism) Without belief and faith a nation would crumple. Nationalism brings about both good and bad deeds. But it seems as though people only tend to focus more on those that are negative but rarely brings up the good and positive force it brings forth a nation. "Nationalism can be a force of good because of effect of fast gathering people with patriotic idea together." (Ponomareva, Mariia. "Nationalism can be a force of good." Web. 5 March.