IMHO
1776-2008: The sound foundation persists.
Mouthing the principles, tenets and ideals of America is a threadbare substitute for patriotism.
Living them, constantly practicing them, and unfalteringly supporting and bolstering their equal application to all is truly functional patriotism.
Such dutiful engagement is the glue which binds the past with the future and stands as both the welcome boon and the innate demand incumbent upon all who benefit from the shelter built upon that foundation.

