DTS, amen to that! Not sure why constructively criticizing America is always equated with hating it...Seems like certain people have so little security in their beliefs that they can't actually reflect on any idea that dares challenge them because they have to be right! I think it's quite patriotic to love a country despite its flaws, and to commit yourself to doing something about them.
Check out this editorial today, which I think sums it up quite well:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...070300925.html
Happy Fourth, all.