I'm trying to stay neutral here, but I think a definite reality check is in order. In many other countries around the world, you would not have the same basic rights and priveleges that we do here. There are many, many places in the world where you would not be able to access the internet so freely in order to proclaim your dislike of your country. You would not have access to frivolities and extras such as Tamagotchi, cell phones, soda pop...you wouldn't even have access to a decent meal very often at all. Or to the hospital when you've broken your leg. We have easy access to ALL these things every single day of our lives.
Our country and our president aren't perfect. NO country and/or leader is! There will always be things and people in your life that annoy you, or that you do not agree with...but you have to take it in stride and look at the big picture. No one likes the war...no one EVER likes to be involved in war. But, war happens.And if we hadn't taken action against these people, they openly said over and over that they WILL strike again. They talk freely about how they deeply believe in attacking us. Some live just for that cause. This is not a group of people who will change their minds just because we try to talk with them.
This is not to say that there aren't other countries in the world that would be pretty nice to live in. That would be incorrect of me. But, before you start "hating" America for the things that you don't agree with...have a look at the big picture and compare the two closely. You may take notice of some things that you never thought about before.
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I know I sound harsh, and maybe it is a little harsh, but this is not a personal attack on anyone here. I just hope that you can look at everything...the good and the bad...when formulating your opinion.
*Puts soapbox under the table*
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