True patriotism is belief in, and adherence to the founding fathers’ vision and values – to which we pledge allegiance. These values make this a great country as first articulated in the Declaration ...

To the editor: As I awoke the morning of July Fourth I found myself reflecting upon the meaning of patriotism. While the dictionary definition is “love of country,” this love of country is better ...

Editor’s note: Each year, graduating high school seniors in Eagle County can apply for a scholarship from the VFW Post in Minturn by writing an essay with this prompt: What does patriotism mean to you ...

Another Fourth of July is here and our “patriotism” will proudly be on display. Patriotism, however, is not just about wearing flag pins, jingoistic bumper stickers, dutifully reciting the Pledge, ...

"At certain times over the last 16 months, I have found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged -- at times as a result of my own carelessness, more often as a result of the ...

Today, Flag Day, we should consider anew the meaning of the stars and stripes. There should be no need for any American to associate a message of unwavering patriotism to the founding of America by ...

Recently I publicly debated someone who said Arizona and every other state should use whatever means necessary to keep out illegal immigrants. He wants English to be spoken in every classroom in the ...

Now that the smoke from the fireworks displays has faded, it seems like a good time to reflect on where we have come from and where we are as a nation. In 1776, fifty-six Americans signed the ...

Editor’s note: Each year, graduating high school seniors in Eagle County can apply for a scholarship from the VFW Post in Minturn by writing an essay on patriotism. The Vail Daily is running a ...