It is very difficult to say much when someone claims the USA is the greatest country in the world. If anyone says something to the contrary it is like they are being unpatriotic or like they don't agree.
Those who have experienced life elsewhere know our country is a special place. We do live some place that is like no other place on the planet. I see that.
Yet, there are improvements that need to be made, there are pains that need to be soothed, there are sins that need to be repented of, and there are people who need to be lifted up.
The problem with stating "we are the greatest" is that it shuts down any thought of improvement. We need to discuss how we can make this a better land. We need to discuss our energy usage, our national debt, school loans, infrastructure, social insecurity, the environment, and our need for more cleanliness. There are things that need to be done here and often times issues are not addressed because we all assume this is the best it can ever get. Clearly, there is a lot of work that can be done here.
Just because we are a great land doesn't mean we can't improve. Please don't say "The United States is the greatest country in the world". Instead say, "We live in a very special place and a land of great opportunity".
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