> Why is it bad to declare your commitment to the country you’re born in and it’s values?
It's just indoctrination. I mean, commitment to your country is implied. Do you stand up, put hand on heart and pledge allegiance to your family? Your church? Your friends? Why would you do that for your country? It's nationalistic nonsense that has no place in a modern, democratic society.
> Do you stand up, put hand on heart and pledge allegiance to your family? Your church? Your friends?
I didn't pick the marriage ceremony my culture used. If it involved a hand over your heart I wouldn't have worried about it.
> Why would you do that for your country?
That specific gesture aside, perhaps because I cared about the ideals it represents and the words in the affirmation.
> It's nationalistic nonsense that has no place in a modern, democratic society.
No. Without some sort of bond to those around me why would I respect their views enough to allow a democracy? It's because we share some goals and ideals. If I thought you hated the things I loved about my country I might see you as an enemy, and vice versa, but if we see that we share our dreams we can survive not sharing any other opinions.
It's just indoctrination. I mean, commitment to your country is implied. Do you stand up, put hand on heart and pledge allegiance to your family? Your church? Your friends? Why would you do that for your country? It's nationalistic nonsense that has no place in a modern, democratic society.