You Should NOT Be Proud To Be Patriotic | Matthew Handley | Oxford Union
November 27, 2013
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as posted by the channelMatthew Handley argues against the motion that 'This House is Proud to be Patriotic'.
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Matt Handley from the opposition outlines how patriotism "inspires emotions and attitudes" and evokes "a sense of achievement, which is both foolish and artificial". He asserts that patriotism supresses us from addressing societal concerns -- "it fills us with a pride that blinds us".
Filmed on Thursday 14th November 2013
MOTION: This House is Proud To Be Patriotic
RESULT: Defeated.
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