With Independence Day coming up

With Independence Day coming up The Telegraph asked: “What makes you proud to be an American?”

Maggie Matson	“I’ve never been un-American so I don’t know.”	Arien Buchanan
	“America is beautiful.”

Jordan Glennon

“Nationality really isn’t that big of a deal & just causes problems.”

Dillon Casto

“Americans' willingness to help other nations and to be a leader of the world.”

Dan Lustick	“The overwhelming sense of tolerance.”

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