Reply #33: I have given several specific examples

[melody]

I understand you intend the best with what you've said. I'd go on, but you seem largely
upset because I dared disagree with you, not because of the content of my post.

To generalize about all Americans is unfair and ignorant. Whenever you speak
of "America's ideals" and equate that with the ideals of the few, you are stereotyping
all Americans. Your assertion seems to be that "America's ideals" are the problem.

As long as you're conscious that not all (or even most) Americans think this, I question
why you would use universals. That's my only point.