Elzbieta Isakiewicz on Polish patriotism

Journalist and novelist Elzbieta Isakiewicz attacks those who criticise Polish patriotism: "Old Europe has taught us to behave egotistically because in the end, such behaviour contributes to the well-being of the community. Journalists shouldn't shed tears and politicians shouldn't complain when we too try to win something for ourselves. They shouldn't tell the nation that you're not allowed to be rebellious in Europe because this weakens our position and is petty and short-sighted. The draft European constitution was detrimental not just to Poland, but to Europe as a whole. It landed in the waste basket because the predominance of certain states over others is a time bomb which threatened to blow up the entire project of integration. Sooner or later, frustrated and humiliated members of the union will do this anyway. The battle for one's own interests is an integral part of the community and guarantees its peaceful existence. The Germans and French are entitled to defend their own interests – Estonians and Poles, too."

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