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For the most part of America's history, there actually is a difference between American character and most of the rest of the world. America was made up of thos

For the most part of America's history, there actually is a difference between American character and most of the rest of the world. America was made up of those who decided to leave their home countries. Even in extreme cases (Irish Famine) it takes a 'special' type of person to willingly uproot themselves and move to somewhere else where there is no real guarantee of work or success. America (and other high immigration countries) DO fundamentally have a different character. Though it is not inherent, it's emergent. And therefore, if you're not careful, you can lose it.

hasenj 16y ago
People come to the US because they hear they can make a good living over there. None of the immigrants actually believe in any of the so called "American Values" that the right-wing media is so vocal about. Most of the immigrants don't actually uproot their origins; most immigrant communities still bond with their own country men, and they're probably more loyal to their home country than to the US. (of course, they can't show it when they're interviewed by the media; they have to pretend they've ditched their origins and became "Americans").