<Neo>You didn't answer my question.</Neo>
I appreciate the plight of the Native Americans, but what has this to do with America being the #2 threat to world peace?
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My history books would show some scared stingy white boys trying to escape taxation. with money being the root of all evil. this leads to the idea of starting thier own government apart from any of the European influences.
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And that makes us different from every other European nation... how? What you described is a result of business as usual in a world dominated by imperialistic policy. The world was a very different place. Have you considered WHY they were trying to escape taxatiton? Something about a little thing called representation, maybe, or the lack thereof?
The rest of that paints a painfully incomplete picture. Its funny how people can present half (less, in this case) of a story, make up the rest, and others start nodding in agreement.
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this is why i plan on leaving the states.
I feel dirty being an american
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I respect your decision, and I hope you find equality, truth, justice, and the persuit of happiness where ever you choose to go. Don't let the door hit you on the way out
Seriously, I appreciate you sharing your feelings, but my question is still not answered. Lets try this another way... I'll just ask outright. Why do Americans feel America is a
major threat to world peace? Note the emphasis. And before you bring up the fact that America gets into everyone's business, is too nosy, etc. consider this: would the world be better off if America stopped? Think real hard about that, because I think thats where the problem is... We are damned if we do, and damned if we don't.