America does nothing they could be proud of.i am Egyptian i know America through tv only .tell me one only one good reason they are proud of thier country.please dont say anything about giving freedom to other countries bec i dont really buy it.
123838
i got news for you honey. DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE ON TV ! Not even the news is accurate. Everything is slanted for a specific purpose. and apparently it's working on you. why don't you come on over here and we'll take some US History classes together and then talk about it.
468754
Ah, but Americans do not know when they are the oppressors.  They cannot imagine any country wanting freedom from them.\n\n========= edited after reading all responses -----\n\nDon't say I didn't warn you.  \n\nTo a man each response denied your feelings - arrogance, right?\n\nNo one acknowledged that the Japanese feel oppressed (and resentful) by the American troops in your country.  Instead they rationalize why they are there and how grateful you should be.
663056
We have given more to the world than any nation on Earth. Our people have sacrificed themselves all over the world, we give money and aid to everyone. We are the place people are trying to get into from all over the world. Yes I am proud to be an American.
594851
I am an American, and I don't hate the Middle East. I don't hate any country. But I can see how countries around the world would think that Americans hate their respective countries. The USA being the only remaining super power feels that it must police the rest of the world because (we) have the money and or resources to do so. This can be good...like when we stop people from killing eachother and whatnot. But more often than not (especially now that Bush is KING) we go where we are not wanted and go for the wrong reasons....giving the wonderful people of this beautiful country a bad name.
121397
I support you 100%, It may be so hard because of how irresponsible journalism writes the news, or maybe because of a lack of pride for their country, either way brother, you and I both served so these people could have that right, whether we like it or not. I hate them (disrespectful hippies)with all of my American heart, but I would die for their freedom regardless of how I feel, because its Americans like us and them that keep our country going. Semper Fi. As far as MacMoma...what are you talking about "worthy of your respect?", who are you? really, who the hell are you? You wouldn't be allowed to have basic human rights without our "bumbling leaders", old "shotgun" dick and our Brothers and Sisters-in-arms, you would be considered sub-human in most other countries, you should be grateful men and women of the US Armed forces spilled their blood so you could vote, or drive, or even have the right to learn...it is you who should be worried if you are doing enough for OUR respect...
3767
it makes me proud to be an american where at least i know im free, freedom of speech, we are just free to do what we want for the most part. in most countries they have no freedom which is sad but we as the USA can say that
232309
Yes, 100% my husband was over there the first time, it is a hard thing, and you give up much while you're over there. You are what makes this country great. You should be commended and thanked for your great service not only to the American people but to the people of those countries over there. I think that people can't grasp what it's all about unless they've been part of the military and lived in other places. It is when you are given those opportunities that you understand just what it means to have the freedoms that we have. THANK YOU for your SERVICE to our GREAT COUNTRY!!!!!
340505
You make a very good point. It is NOT American to hate America, however certain people think it's in vogue now. The PC, Bush is Hitler, 9/11 was inside job crowd. How can a person really believe these things and continue to live here? Why is it that everyone else on the planet can be proud of their "homeland" but us?
90010
People do have a right to burn a lot of things, including a flag!  But if you are burning the American flag, then you might as well set yourself on fire!  That's because the American flag stands as a symbol for the freedom of expression, and the freedom to burn flags!  And if you are burning the symbol of expression, the very symbol which allows you to burn the flag itself, then in effect you are rejecting you freedom of expression which the American flag stands for!  If you are burning the flag, you are basically saying that you do not want to have freedom to express yourself constructively, and in a positive manner!  In a sense you are rejecting the very freedom which enables you to burn the flag!  It does seem kind of odd for most people that anybody would want to burn the flag of their own country, especially a country which is very tolerant of these types of irrational expressions!  All I am trying to say is - don't bite the hand that fed you!  If you do not like this country, then leave!  Go to Canada, or Mexico, or Iran, (while there, try burning that country's flag for everybody to see, I would pay money to see that)!  But no, you see just the opposite happening, more people want to come to this country, because this country more than any other allows for Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness, and amongst many other things, the right to express yourself, and speak your mind!  No, I am not saying that this country is perfect, but compared to the rest of the world, it just might be!
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For me , i do respect americans , they are very hard workers,they made a great country in nearlly no time , they are going towards the future in a really fast spead and above all you as as people like knowledge and always asking why? when ? and where ? , etc ... and this is very important. \n\nIn islam ,there's no hate towrads any body, as a mulim i like every body ,even who do bad things to me , i should forgive them. \n\nThen why USA is hated? \ni think one of the best reasons is the Support to Israel , now and ever , even there's reasons or there's not , it's always supported no matter what it does to the palastenians.\n\n2nd reason i think, is attacking Iraq, and afganistan.\n\n3rd , it's always against any country which seeks for self protection specially with nuclear weapon, i dont understand why america is against nuclear protection in the time it has the biggest nuclear amry in the world ? and it's not a member of the anti-nuclear countries ? and it's emitting 25% of the world CO2 gas ?!! why being selfish and protecting it self with all possible ways, and always saying when anther country is trying to protect it self" They are terrorists , They MUST NOT have a nuclear weapon" \nEven if those nuclear activities are Peacful , and used to generate power ,still it is not appicable ... \n\n I hope u answer my Q , Why america wanna be the only protected country in the world , and every body else is very easy for it to be attacked?! \n\n And still i do repect americans and wish to go there to their to get better education :)
15740
There is a price for our freedom and security. I will have to go with freedom. In freedom comes the security and stability our great nation needs. However we need to stand by the decisions that have been made. Children need to feel free and secure. And as parents we need to set that path for our future. Well the only way we can become the greatest nation is for us to pull our heads out of our 4th point of contact and really desire and respect the sanctaty of respect for our leader(s). How can we expect other nations to respect and to fear us when we dont respect our leader? We belittle him and make fun of him. Why? because we know that we can't make the right decision. This world is about damn if you do and damn if you don't. Either way someone isn't happy. As a nation we need to become one and support our freedom. Let those know that we are greatful for their sacrifices.
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If the US did nothing, we would be labeled as uncaring and evil.  We are "damned if we do, damned if we don't" and I for one am sick of it.  Why don't the other countries step up to the plate for once?  Why doesn't France throw their white flags away?
280679
I am a U.S citizen by birth and know exactly what you mean. The U.S at one time was the "land of the free" but no more.\nWhen I point out the U.S. isn't so free anymore, more likely than not I am met with knee jerk hostility and hear some programmed phrase like, "the U.S. is the best country in the world, we have every freedom here, etc." Americans are so stupid. And their lack of THEIR own history not to mention the history of the world is sickening.
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"There's nothing wrong with being proud of your country, but if you want to leave it so bad, that you do so illegally, that doesn't sound like being proud of the your country."-- I have been saying this sence this started..I totally agree with you..I guess people frome the other countries know that if they protest at their country they will be shot or something--but they know they can get away with it here in the LAND OF THE FREE--NOTHING LIKE STABBING LADY LIBERTY IN THE BACK
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Okay, I must say that stupid responses by stupid people (American or otherwise) only gets people angry.  How do you people expect to earn any sort of respect from the other side if you say stupid things?  Now, on with the answer to your question.\n\nHowever, you will need to know a little about American history first.\n\nAmerica was founded as a Christian country.  Christian values include the freedom to do whatever you want, as long as it was morally okay with God.  However, as America became more technologically advanced and more "educated", we have become less dependent on God (and therefore have fewer morals).  The first and most important in American values now is that everyone should be free to do whatever they want, whenever they want.\n\nSo throughout American history, American has fought against countries and governments who oppress their people (Vietnam, Korea).  They also have fought against countries who threaten to harm others who have done nothing wrong (Germany, Japan, Italy in WWII).  American kind of became the world's policeman for freedom or "injustice."\n\nSo now, onto Israel.  America feels that Israel, which is a democratic nation, has been attacked and threatened by Arab countries.  America feels it must defend countries that are democratic, where people have freedom of choice.  That's why it has supported Israel.\n\nAnother example, American has said it would defend Taiwan if China were to take back that country.  China is communist.  Taiwan is a democratic republic.  However, China says that Taiwan is a rebel province.\n\nAmerica has said that North Korea is one of the "Axis of Evil" countries--but so far Korea has not threatened war with anyone.\n\nOn the other hand, Iran has said before that it supports Hamas, and said it wants to destroy Israel.  The US feels that they cannot allow Iran to have nuclear abilities because they do not trust that they will not use it against Israel.  And again, the US supports democracies, wherever they are.\n\nOf course, it is much more complicated than this, but that is the general idea.\n\nAs far as leaving Iraq, I don't think they can until there is stability in that country.  I don't think that will be anytime soon.  I think it was a huge mistake to go to war with Iraq.  There was no reason to go to war in Iraq.  They went to war in Iraq based on WRONG INFORMATION.  However, if America was just to leave without fixing it, that would make it worse than it is now.\n\nPolitics is very complex.  I know, you as a Muslim see things differently.  I know that Muslims have faced many atrocities too.  I can understand where you are coming from also.  As for something you can do, I really don't know though.  I suppose prayer is one thing.
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I won't be surprised (I am an Egyptian), but would experience all the hatred, disgust and horror I could ever feel. The problem is that US people believe in this mission whole-heartedly and they find it sacred, whereas we, Middle East people, are absolutely sure this is the modern age expansion, policy for a better economy in new colonies but in a new style. None of the two versions is invalid. It all depends on how good the person in charge is good at mustering votes and gaining people to their side. Yeah, I know, a long answer that would bring me criticism.
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It is media in America's nature to be liberal and slightly anti government because we have free press, if we had a state sponsored press similar to China or Saudi Arabia like some folks would prefer, than we would have a cheerleader press that never criticised the government, and always stood by their side, but people seem to forget, that is un American.