Patriot is a term of respect and acknowledgement. You may love your children, but saying I love you to them only once in your lifetime - does not work so well.  I tell my family I love them often. Sometimes I just send a text with only "I love you."  This world is a tough place and many of us may not get much reassurance or support on a regular basis.    Because of our conservative beliefs - many of use have lost friends and family.  With my children I gave them constant affirmations because I know the world would try and take them down and I wanted them to have a base knowlege that they were loved and important. DS333 - bless you have a great day.