Therein lies one of my greatest fears. The U.S.A. is an INDEPENDENT nation. And has been for more than two centuries. I think it would be good if the world doesn't hate us, but I do not want to see our country genuflect to the UN, the WTO, nations on the nuclear fringe, or any other global special interests.

We are big enough to care for ourselves. We are strong enough to defend our nation (at present). We embrace our freedoms, and our right to enjoy a way of life far in excess of many nations.

But put things in context. Why do we embrace and welcome trade with China, when China does not honor our patents and copyrights?
Why do we give billions in federal aid to other nations, when none are willing to step up and help if we have a disaster?
Why do we feed the starving, destitute masses, and send billions in medical and food aid, when they continue to have children who die for lack of resources?
Why do we fill the role of global strongarm, a role that expected of us, yet we are hated for?
Why do we outsource jobs to foreign nations, who pay us no taxes for the money we send them, then send their workforce here to further modify our economy?
WHY ARE SO MANY AMERICANS SO [censored] LAZY???? AND GREEDY????

This is the greatest nation in the world and we are on the verge of screwing it up. I only hope that any changes made do not deprive our children and grandchildren of the honor and glory of being an American.