This is almost word for word what I teach my classes. Why is it un-American, or un-patriotic, to critique your nation? As a nation, we have done bad things to other nations, usually in the name of democracy then we have a difficult time understanding how other nations become frustrated with us. Perhaps if we spent more time in examining our history and our current actions then trying to do better then we might continue being a great nation. Unfortunately, I feel the US is heading for a big fall (mostly, we will no longer be THE superpower - pretty sure China is going to take over that spot).
I think this quote might be appropriate from the book I'm reading:
"Confucius said that one of the key requirements for turning a decadent society into a virtuous one is respect for the the truth. Any group, company, school, or state that refuses to permit its members so speak the truth is doomed to suffer, because without a knowledge of true conditions it's impossible to correct problems."
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How about this for a dose of the truth:
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