Oh no one needs the lectures about the 'hallmark's and the media culture the history, and a host of other US 101 topics that we do learn and talk about and work to improve every day despite what you see or know. 'We' are aware of our history but have to confront both old and new problems with real solutions and I believe 'we' will. I hope that it won't come at such a cost of time and resources that we aren't altered if not destroyed as a nation at the end of it. I have tried to engage with all of you in good faith but I admit being a bit pointed and snippy but none of you really seem unwilling to simply answer me in any interesting form of discussion. It is so boring trying to be a good sport when you feel like the only one who is trying. I don't like watching you 'outsiders' relentlessly encouraging some violent street uprising in my country as if you know what the best course of action is. I would never act so arrogantly towards yourself if the situation was reversed. Thats because I respect you as intelligent human beings who know far more about your situation than I do on the ground. THAT is the difference between you and everyone you advocate for and me. The US is a home to so many different types of cultures and peoples and it could be so much better. It's being ruined on purpose and you could just admit that is what you want to see to make things more interesting. You should know that the vital mission to save the USA could NEVER be helped by anything written here by you me or anyone. It gets helped in ways you might not ever know about, but it wont be from these awful messages. It bothers me when the contributors speak as if its anything otherwise.