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[quote=Anonymous]I am grateful to be an American. I believe this is a great country, but I disagree with many things it does. Then again, most other countries are worse. I am grateful for the freedom we have here and for the opportunities I have as a female and religious minority. I feel pride when I consider our great humanitarian acts abroad, and ashamed when I consider our less noble acts abroad, as well as our poverty and history of racism at home.

I enjoy watching Americans win, if they are good athletes who give their best performance and exhibit sportsmanship. But I am happy to recognize those qualities in athletes of other nations, too. I was moved by Gabby Douglas's performance. I was also moved by the performance of the young woman who competed for Saudi Arabia in judo. She didn't win, or even come close to it, but she blazed a trail for her country. Should I ignore her because she's not American? I dislike reflexive jingoism. I am proud of my country when it does things to be proud of. [/quote]

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