Nationalism is a socially acceptable, and surprisingly encouraged, form of racism. Why take pride in something you did not have any say in? If you're blessed by being born in a country with 'freedom,'

We grow up being told that our country is amazing; that we have so much freedom and should be thankful. In school we start the day with singing a song of worship to it, to pay your taxes, support the troops,

Thomas Jefferson once said, "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." This