We American Mormons have a patriotic kick about us, don't we? Thing is, we see how good we have it. Yes, other countries are good too (maybe not quite as good, but good). Other countries are blessed by the Lord and have good people in them. But this country, specifically, is where the Restoration took place. Our freedoms, given to us by God, enabled the gospel to come forth (also from God).
So when I look at the freedoms, blessings, and just plain goodness of our country, I have to thank the Good Lord for it. Sure, we have our faults, our telestial cultures, our eccentricities and our collective sins. No country doesn't. But there is goodness and truth in this country, and I love America for it.
Right now looking at the good is better than looking at the problems with our country. Compared to others I guess it is one of the best.
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