Letter to the Editor: Deserving accountability

Dear Editor,

Earlier this month, I observed two quite different events, each prompting feelings of patriotism but in significantly contrasting ways. For me, the word ‘patriotism’ expresses love, devotion, and a sense of respect for one’s country.

On Sunday, August 6, I rose early to watch television coverage of the US Women’s National Team preparing to compete against Sweden’s women’s soccer team in…