I think for a lot of people, patriots too, that there has been a sort of "Come to Jesus" moment where eyes have been opened to the corruption. Even for those of us born and raised and deeply, deeply rooted here, we understand that not all has been a bed of roses. It's very difficult to realize and come to terms with the fact that the country you have loved so much has been behind some terrible things. But it's not America, per se, it's the corrupt and evil ones who gained power who did these things. So facing facts and admitting there have been errors is important to the journey, imo. Doesn't mean we don't love what our country actually stands for.
I think for a lot of people, patriots too, that there has been a sort of "Come to Jesus" moment where eyes have been opened to the corruption. Even for those of us born and raised and deeply, deeply rooted here, we understand that not all has been a bed of roses. It's very difficult to realize and come to terms with the fact that the country you have loved so much has been behind some terrible things. But it's not America, per se, it's the corrupt and evil ones who gained power who did these things. So facing facts and admitting there have been errors is important to the journey, imo. Doesn't mean we don't love what our country actually stands for.
P.S. But also, there are no doubt shills here trying to run the country down. We have to learn to recognize the difference.