> elected an African American president twice This is a bit of a fallacy. The institutions/administration from top-to-bottom is important. For example, Scandin

> elected an African American president twice This is a bit of a fallacy. The institutions/administration from top-to-bottom is important. For example, Scandinavia never had a black/brown head of state but still the police would not treat you badly like it happens in US. Yes, I have lived there. Another example, India had head of state from all different religions but does not mean all is fine and clean. The institutions are important - not the person. PS: In principle, you as US citizen want your country to top dog. All fine. At the end if every country thinks they themselves want to unilaterally be top - conflicts happen. At some point one needs to think universally - and establish a level.