Idon’t like being told I hate America.

I love this country. I love our woods, rivers, plains and mountains. I love our people, our courage, tenacity, big hearts and creative minds. I love that we work to overcome the mistakes of our complicated past. I love our vision of a better world. I also believe we can do so much better.

I believe we can guarantee health care for everyone and give all our people a safe home and enough food. I believe we can end our long struggle with racism. I believe people have rights no matter who they love. I believe women should control their own bodies and futures. I believe the ultra-rich should pay their fair share. I believe we can meet our needs for energy without endangering the planet.

Yet I keep hearing from some that people like me hate America. No.

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