>Edward (I think he wrote it) had a valid point. As long as there are people in the majority of the countries of the world fighting tooth and nail to relocate to the U.S., you cannot argue that it is not the most desired place to live.
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>Now, is the U.S. the best country in the world? As an American, I believe it is. I miss it when I am living or visiting any other country. I miss our rights and our freedoms and our opportunties. I would not live permanently anyplace else. However, most residents of every other European or democratic countries feel the same way about their country. In fact, you will even find people in other counries spouting the same words - their country is the best - while at the same time trying to relocate to the U.S. I met many myself. Go figure. Do we have problems? You bet we do. In some ways, our problems are worse than other locations simply because we are such a large and diverse country - and a young one.
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>No matter how great this country is, it is rude and even obscene to broadcast the obvious. It is similar to a rich kid broadcasting that he goes to the best school in the world to kids who don't have the same opportunity. What happens to him? Chances are he will meet a 'blanket party.' Those listening will resent it and nitpick any fault they can find with the school and do anything to make him suffer if possible.
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I hear what you are saying, and if I were being braggadocious, I would agree. I was simply rebutting the anti US statements by stating what I believe to be a fact based on the available evidence.

You offer supporting evidence to the fact that we are the greatest country by your points. I agree there are other great countries and I would hope the citizens of those countries would feel theirs is the best. You and I are in lockstep on not wanting to live anywhere else. And, one issue you raised probably makes us greatest, freedom. No other country can compare to us in that regard. (even though those are being assaulted every day)

I didn't just step out there and start bragging about the US. My statements were rebuttal in nature and I stand by them. I'm happy for others to love their countries, I love mine, and hope it continues to be great. God bless them all.