America

I just wanted to address a minor point if I could in a few of the Churchill responses. I noticed a recurring point that people were as displeased with how they believe Churchill views America as anything he said. The idea that if he doesn't like the way things are here he should just leave. And well, i've never been a big fan of that love it or leave it mentality. I think it misses the point of being here. We live in a place where our voices are supposed to be heard even if that voice is discontent. Actually, it's especially for that purpose. Part of the idea of America is that we can make a difference and make changes. So besides the point that I think is criticism is an expression of American ideals, I also worry that the mentality that opposes it is the same that has led our country to adopt grossly un-American policies such as the Sedition Acts that were in place during previous times of war. Maybe I'm being a little paranoid, and I'm certainly being a little preachy, but the ability to say you support someone's right to speech while simulatneously expressing a desire for them to shut up or leave is not far cry from the right circumstances for darker times to come back into style.