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Originally posted by charly
I think Americans have to understand that as old more established countries we are more secure about ourselves and our country.
We do not equate questionong our leaders as being unpatriotic, in fact it is the absolute opposite most of the time. It keeps them on their feet and makes them KNOW the people are not to be taken for granted.
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Your first statement is patronizing and ridiculous.
The majority of Americans question the decisions and statements of their leaders from city...county...state...to federal leaders. In fact the majority of Americans do not exercise their right to vote because they think that one politician is just as bad as the next...in the sense that it is believed that they all lie...have agendas other than serving the public etc. There is a major distrust of political leaders. There are thoes Americans that believe dissent...under certain circumstances...is unpatriotic...and even tantamount to treason...and I...in some circumstances tend to agree to this line of thought.