The U.S., like all countries, has had its share of unsavory episodes through history. Because it is a construct of humans it is not nor will it ever be perfect, but still since its inception it has stood as an unmatched beacon of freedom, opportunity and hope. Whether it be a land to which the oppressed can flee to enjoy unfettered their God-given rights, a mighty ally in war, or a fountain of unselfish giving in time of deprivation or crisis, America has added much more to mankind than it has ever taken away.
The fact that traitorous scum like the hairballs found at DU can continue to spew their anti-American hate and still enjoy the comforts and freedoms this country provides is evidence enough of that.