well, first of all, we are NOT a democracy. we are a constitutional republic, there is a huge difference. the difference is massive. democracy is quite possibly the worst form of government.

we need to adopt the attitude we had at the founding of the country, don't meddle in others' affairs, and uphold the constitution. we've almost completely strayed from the constitution, but the rest of the world is headed in the same direction, towards world dictatorship.

we've become decadent moronic slaves. waving a flag and not questioning anything your government says or does and beliveing and accepting everything it says or does doesn't make you a patriot, it makes you a slave to history, and people who willingly give up their rights deserve what they get in return.

standing up for the bill of rights and constitution when you see it being ripped to shreds in the name of fighting terrorism and educating others about who the real terrorists and threat to the country are is a good start.