Being attached to America these days is like being in a pen with a wounded bull.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
To hold a pen is to be at war.
America has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable people throughout the world.
It's painfully obvious to see that as Americans we can sometimes be wrapped up in our own affairs.
America has never taken me to its heart. I've always been an outsider.
America's vulnerability comes precisely from its strength, its wealth, its power and its modernity. It's the usual story of the dog chasing its own tail.
For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life. Their talents and contributions have continued to enrich our country.
Speaking up for America has become a lonely ordeal.
But, finally, I just realized a few years ago that this is where I belonged. I mean everything I had was invested here, emotionally and every other way. And the country had invested enormously in me.
America does not always need to be the world's bodyguard.
I remain attached to my nation.