"Jürgen R." wrote in message ...

You have redefined the common meaning of the word 'patriotism' to suit
your purpose. I don't think that makes much sense. Of course, the
underlying emotion is a positive one: It causes individuals to take
risks in order to protect their clan. The negative effects of this
emotion are a result of its transfer to a large, abstract entity,
namely the nation, the country, the fatherland to which the individual
belongs. Patriotism is an essential ingredient of war.

When there was no state of Israel some racists like e.g Goebbels spread
racial hatred directed against Jews accusing them of "cosmopolitism". Now
when Jews have their own country Israel, some people spread racial hatred
directed against Jews accusing them of "zionism".

Regards,
Jerzy