What is so special about America compare to developed non 3rd world countries?

Question

Im American i hear many other Americans say that they are greatful being American and living in the freeist country in the world it isnt now but it was 200 years ago now Europeans are more liberal then Americans and Americans are more librel.Now the goverment,fbi,and cia have helicopters and plains with cameras and recorders that are advanced.They have the right to do that out side your house or property only.Fredom of speaach,right to vote,fredom of religion and due proces exist in Europe,Australia,Canada and other democratic countries.In the late 1700s and the 19th century it was the freeist country in the world.What is special about it now?

Answer 1

I can now see this issue from another perspective since I moved to Europe a year ago.

America is still a special place because of the incredible opportunities it offers. You can't really appreciate that simple statement until you've lived elsewhere. America is still drawing millions of people who want a better life. It's still a lot harder to become a millionaire in Europe than in America.

Americans are the most generous people on earth, and that is a trait Europeans still admire. Even friends here who do not currently like the U.S. due to its politics are astounded by the kindness and generosity of Americans. Some went to the U.S. as students, and they were astounded by the thoughtfulness of Americans. In their own countries, no one would open up their homes and their pocketbooks to the extent that Americans did.

There is a spirit of creativity that can't be duplicated anywhere else. Compare the music from America to the rest of the world. Movies, music, stage plays, books.... there is a huge difference between America and the rest of the world.

Popular culture still begins in America. The rest of the world just copies it.

Our premier Universities are still the best in the world. There is no disputing that. It is difficult, if not impossible, to receive elsewhere the kind of education you can get at an Ivy League school.

Even more than ever, America is paving the way for the rest of the world. We begin something, and the rest follow. Sure, America has its faults, but the Canadian group RUSH put it all in perspective for us:

He's a rebel and a runner
He's a signal turning green
He's a restless young romantic
Wants to run the big machine

He's got a problem with his poisons
But you know he'll find a cure
He's cleaning up his systems
To keep his nature pure

Learning to match the beat of the Old World man
Learning to catch the heat of the Third World man

He's got to make his own mistakes
And learn to mend the mess he makes
He's old enough to know what's right
But young enough not to choose it
He's noble enough to win the world
But weak enough to lose it -

He's a New World man...

He's a radio receiver
Tuned to factories and farms
He's a writer and arranger
And a young boy bearing arms

He's got a problem with his power
With weapons on patrol
He's got to walk a fine line
And keep his self-control

Trying to save the day for the Old World man
Trying to pave the way for the Third World man

He's not concerned with yesterday
He knows constant change is here today
He's noble enough to know what's right
But weak enough not to choose it
He's wise enough to win the world
But fool enough to lose it -

He's a New World man...

Answer 2

The average american is still one of the finest members of world society one can find. His only downfall of late is that he's more lazy and gullible. We place too much confidence in our leaders to be honest and loyal toward us. We've allowed our want for material gain and the ability to impress our neighbors take our focus away from community and neighborly responsibilities. In america the family is rapidly declining as the nucleus for social interaction. In the past we americans may not have known as much about political injustice, but now we are better educated and refuse to voice or stand against it. Our country sends fine, young, strong and well meaning folk to other countries saying that we fight against terrorism. Yet those other countries see how we allow and in some ways promote terrorism here at home. To our worldly neighbors we have become a country which speaks with a forked tongue which ingages in conflict often with hidden motives. Although I am still a supporter of the people who make up our country, I am ashamed at how our leaders have virtually ruined our reputation. Whether as an individual or group of people, I appreciate truth and honesty above strength or anything else. Ok, I'll stop...take care...

Answer 3

Possibly several reasons explain why the United States remains a very religious nation. Perhaps these are some of them: 1). Many immigrants since before the inception of the nation sought to reside in this part of the world in order to practice their religious beliefs in freedom. 2). The United States Constitution contains a First Amendment which specifically protects freedom of worship. 3). Many religious denominations originated in the USA. 4). The USA does maintain free public schools, so our citizens tend to be literate and thoughtful enough to read and pay attention to religious issues. Also, increasingly, churches and concerned parents have been establishing home schools which may also provide religious education. 5). Demographically many Americans are entering their golden years. Aging populations often have accumulated enough wisdom to think more seriously about spiritual issues. 6). The USA is presently facing serious federal, state and local budget deficits in some areas; in these places, many concerned religious groups (especially Christian churches) are stepping forward when government fails to serve public needs to offer assistance to people suffering from poor health, starvation and/or homelessness. Many Christians view the provision of care for others in need as a spiritual duty.

Answer 4

It's messed up but it's my home. I agree that the government thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread but most of my moderate to liberal friends know better.

Answer 5

The opportunity to succeed.

That's why we have an immigration problem vice an emigration problem.

Edit:
What kind of "person" would give my answer a thumbs down... OH. I see... omayao & SAIN are evidently liberals. Huh, who'd a thunk it?

Answer 6

Not much but we have become such a big symbol of freedom people don't notice politics when they immigrate.

Answer 7

Ask the countless people that come from all over the world to live here.

Answer 8

Its the USA, enough said