I’ve done more that anyone could hope for short of armed revolt, which is still possible. And my kid is pretty savvy; she’ll have to fend for herself. She’s in Texas now, which has a greater chance of survival.
Yup.
IMO, It is our independent nature that has made the difference. Probably because most of our ancestors came from oppressive governments, mostly monarchies, and after suffering under oppressive rule and surviving the grueling tip from their home countries, they valued the freedom and independence >Liberty< that the United States offered. Unfortunately, we are quickly losing our way and forgetting how it once was.