Why do you admire the USA?

Why do you dislike the USA?
What have we done very well?
What have we done which you think is bad? Top thing, good and bad.

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BlueVeins · 22-25 Best Comment

Admire: Constitutionally-guaranteed freedom of speech & religion, very well-protected and well-maintained national parks, very prestigious academic centers, and unusually robust courts system
Dislike: Scant social services despite ample wealth, dreadful disparities in public education, heavy-handed justice system that produces shitty outcomes, and lackluster environmental regulations

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@BlueVeins Your admiration and criticisms are fair and balanced. Part of our history of freedom has many many people believing that the government has no place in personal and social matters. Taking money from one person to give to another "lazy" or "careless" person makes some Americans feel robbed especially because who gets to decide when someone needs that assistance.