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Many Americans are uninformed and many are apathetic. But Thucydides said the same thing about Athenians. I don't believe it's as simple as blaming American citizens.

Americans get information about the world through substandard education, uninvestigated journalism and high-fructose entertainment. The reporting on American policy outside America is far better than the reporting on it inside the country. Yes, Americans inherit this government, but as long as America is a superpower, so does the rest of the world.

"Study abroad is extremely important; just for kids to get outside this country and experience the fact there is a big world out there." http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/george-lucas-attacks-us-cult...



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