Bruce Springsteen, in his recent PBS special “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” shared his perspective on true patriotism, emphasizing the importance of confronting America’s shortcomings and inspiring improvement from both the government and fellow citizens.
“I believe in critical patriotism,” Springsteen stated. “I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know, […].” This viewpoint suggests that a patriot is not one who blindly supports their country but one who actively engages with its imperfections to foster growth and betterment.
