Popular patriotism can be portrayed as the trendy thing to do. Some people are patriotic because everyone is doing it. For example, after September 11, many people were patriotic, not because they loved their country, but because they were doing what was socially acceptable at the time. For instance, some businesses put up signs that said they were for the war with Iraq or that they were praying for the troops. Some businesses truly did mean what they wrote. Nevertheless, there were other businesses that put the signs up solely because it was what their co

Patriotism can also be expressed through how someone feels, like music. After September 11, many composers wanted to display their feelings and emotions for their country by writing songs. Country music has been the most prevalent of all genres of music for expressing patriotism through songs. Initially after September 11, it was Alan Jackson who sang the song "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)." After that, there were numerous other songwriters and singers who quickly wrote and recorded songs to express their feelings about the attacks on America. Songs such as these were among the top songs on the radio hit lists. Many were number one hits for several weeks. Music was the way song writers and singers felt they could express themselves the best. They wanted, also, to be able to do something for their country and its people, and music was the perfect way for songwriters to speak to the world. Music has a completely different effect on people th

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