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All-American, there are plenty of Americans (like JL) that are interested in preserving *Americans*, and not necessarily American ideals.
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For the most part the ivory tower sentiments do not arise from anybody who has every set foot as a soldier or foreign agent abroad.
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But then again, "all men are created equal" was an unattainable ideal, too.
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No, he's just wondering why I'm so willing to sacrifice other people's lives for my rights. And he's absolutely right.
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