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What does it mean to be "American"? Is it nothing more than just a piece of paper that the government gives? (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 1 points 3 days ago

Being an American means that, for better or worse, you bet everything on the New World for a future for yourself or your children, either passively by having the option to leave and choosing not to or actively by choosing to come into it of your own volition.

Being American transcends nations and can never be taken away, only relinquished willingly.