Capt. JG wrote:


The US certainly isn't perfect... witness the current administration... but,
despite our shortcomings and the fact that other countries do a host of
things a lot better/smarter, I wouldn't trade places with anyone from
anywhere.

Indeed, most people living in prosperous, relatively free countries
would say exactly the same thing. My beef is chest beating Neanderthals
screaming "My country is the best!". There are a good many fine places
to live, each has its' merits and its' drawbacks.

Cheers
Marty