I think the wrong question is asked. In the period after WW2 Americans were proud of their country because of its contribution in slaying an evil system. The War in Vietnam and the developments after that, have diminished this proudness. People became more educated, and acces to more information, and the view changed.
This is an emotional issue and the question should have been "Do you love your country ?"
A large majority will say yes, because a country is its people and US people are mostly good people, warts and all. Look at the number of people willing to fight, despite the risks they know they will be taking. Especially for them the idea that Americans are not proud of their country, the country they gave so much to, must hurt. So please take an another poll ! Despite mixed feelings people will say they love the United States.
I love the country but hate the government and am ashamed of it.
I think the wrong question is asked. In the period after WW2 Americans were proud of their country because of its contribution in slaying an evil system. The War in Vietnam and the developments after that, have diminished this proudness. People became more educated, and acces to more information, and the view changed.
This is an emotional issue and the question should have been "Do you love your country ?"
A large majority will say yes, because a country is its people and US people are mostly good people, warts and all. Look at the number of people willing to fight, despite the risks they know they will be taking. Especially for them the idea that Americans are not proud of their country, the country they gave so much to, must hurt. So please take an another poll ! Despite mixed feelings people will say they love the United States.