Sittinggidly,
As an american, i agree with all aspects of your argument. Unfortunately, it is a continous trend that is spiralling downhill fast.
I just want to say that it is a failure of politicians that lead us to the ongoing death spiral of wars and mass killings. Regardless, the people that suffer are the poor and downtrodden who have no other option but to join the military in an effort to get out of their current environment.
Regardless, i am also a proud American that realizes that opportunities of life in America is very free and very enjoyable. As numerous people have told me, Americans seem to be very friendly and very open. I have lived throughout the world, and i would never want to live anywhere else. You have no idea how many cabin crew tell me why are you in Dubai if you are from the states. Exact quote from a sales person from DG Sharaff..." i wish i can go to america."
I am a little bias but i recently read an article that america came in first in a rank of places that people want to move to for a better life. We must be doing something right.
thank you,
snookie