>>Let's just say I probably know a lot more about how the government works than you do, and even so ours is a good as it gets.
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>OK, at least we're in agreement that the U.S. has the best government in the world. You wouldn't know it, judging from some of the cracks you've made about it, frankly. :)
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Well, let's just say I am honest that there are plenty of warts. That's one of the great things about this country, you can say there are worts and as long as you don't get too specific, not worry about repercusions.

>>I've put my life on the line for it many times, how bout you?
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>Never. Thanks for your service to the country (really!). I'm not sure what it has to do with the topic of conversation, though...
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It goes to your question of how I feel about this country. If I hated it, I wouldn't have done the things I've done. These dialogues while teadious at times, are what this country is all about. It's okay that we don't agree 100% on everything. As a matter of fact, I think there are times when a person doesn't agree with himself. If that's the case, how can we expect to agree with others all the time?