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Bill Vaughan

A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.

Patriotism

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A true patriot appreciates that rules apply to everyone fairly, even when it means facing minor inconveniences like a parking ticket. They take satisfaction in knowing the system is functioning properly rather than feeling unfairly targeted.

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