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What Word American Mean To Me

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The term “American” has a living definition for me as it has changed as I’ve gotten older. When I was young and had just joined the United States Air Force the term American meant someone or something that embodied the gusto and boldness of American culture. Freedom touting and trend setting the term embodied all the patriotic rhetoric of being the best in all things. The pride that came from being called “American” was something I was willing to lay my life down for. However, today I find the term to be associated with cynicism. “American” to me means obnoxious, prideful, uncompromising, and self-serving. I feel this way because although I know there is some good that still exists in America, I find that the country has torn itself
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