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My Letter to the “I’m Not Proud” Crowd

Why Rejecting Patriotism Won’t Heal What’s Broken

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Josh Wood
Jul 05, 2025
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This past July 4th stood out to me. Not for the fireworks or flag-waving, but for what those displays revealed. In one crowd, I saw an almost defiant joy, a kind of pride that had clearly been stored…

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