Most of those folks who read this will not have experienced the pride and patriotism that existed in this nation during World War II. Every community followed news of their local servicemen, cheering them on to victory and grieving for those who would not be returning home. Citizens contributed to the support of our military and families having loved ones serving in uniform were treated with great respect. Patriotism ran strong and deep throughout America and the few who badmouthed our military, or criticized the way they were conducting the war were treated with contempt and shunned. When the Germans and Japanese had been beaten, our servicemen returned home to a heros welcome. Parades and celebrations were held in virtually every community in America.
I noted with a degree of consternation that the Korean War did not inspire the same magnitude of patriotism and was disgusted and dismayed at the anti-war sentiment during the Vietnam War.
Pondering the demise of patriotism and loss of respect and pride for our military caused me to wonder what psychological phenomena was at fault for what seems to be an ever increasing seemingly anti-American sentimentality.
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