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Originally Posted by OdinicRite
For an American citizen to hate the United States government would be to hate the citizens of the United States because our government was formed on the notion that it is for the people, by the people, and of the people. But for one to hate the politicians which have corrupted and misused our people's government would be the proper place for your hate to be directed towards. Because, without the American people there would be no government but the politicians would still be there. Wouldn't you agree?
-Axl
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While I can certainly see your point, that would only work if the government was
actually by, for, and of the people. However, I don't really think that reflects the reality of
any government. Like the old addage goes, power corrupts etc.