George F. Will's statement ["Ukraine: A crisis that matters," op-ed, Feb. 20] that "nationalism is a necessary, although insufficient impulse sustaining liberty" needs clarifying. Nationalism must be distinguished from patriotism.
Patriotism is fundamental to liberty because pride in one’s nation-state, and a willingness to defend it if necessary, is the basis of national independence. Patriotism is the courage of national self-determination.
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