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The only thing I'd like to throw in is that anti-Americanism begins in America. I would think a journalist, or artist who criticises their country should do so in a constructive manner, well aware that countless others outside the country view it, often forming their opinions on the nation as a result. Unlike Americans who live in the nation, those outside America have no "wonderful memories" to fall back on, nor patriotism to prevent serious antagonism from developping.
It is a very different thing to live in America. My own views on America changed radically once I moved here, and wasn't relying solely on the images and opinions exported via the US media and films.
Anti-Americanism begins in America.
Were I critiquing my country, I would be very careful about the way I do it.
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