Simon Hobson commented on
Politics of division – 14.07.23
2023-08-16 11:40:32 +0100
A nation state – a political unit bound together by a communities commonality of language and culture – does not need to be a nationalistic state. But it must be patriotic. There is a difference. Best expressed by Charles de Gaulle, “Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first”.
The later is driven by fear and ignorance of the ‘other’ – cynically used by politicians with their own self-serving agenda. The former speaks of self belief and a vision of a different future. Yes Cymru exists to bring people together. People who want Wales to be put first. Independence – it is about putting you and your future first.