Do you feel lucky for living in the US?

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1. I’m lucky that I was born here, yes.

2. Yes. Very lucky to live in the US.

3. I feel extremely lucky to live in the United States. There are so many clear issues economically, socially, and politically in the United States, however I just feel really lucky because being adopted from China and now living in the United States has given me so much more safety and opportunities if I stayed in China. However there are plenty of other amazing countries out there that provide safety and opportunities as well.

4. Yeah, I think I’m in the best place for me personally being both gay and Latino. That’s not to say I think the US is the greatest country ever and everywhere else sucks or anything like that, just that it’s where I’m best suited to be

5. Yes, absolutely.

6. Yes, I’m lucky to live in the U.S.

   It’s easy to complain about something you’re familiar with. But most of the people who complain like to idealize about a fantasy land they’ve never been to, or they’ve never experienced what life is like outside of the U.S.

7. One of the best parts about America is the freedom to have significant complaints about it. As a people we may have profound disagreements about our future and many core beliefs, but we’re united in the ability to express that.

8. Yes, I’m lucky to live here. I have no desire to live anywhere else.

9. Yes I do. There’s no other country I’d rather live in.

10. Without a doubt. I won the birth lottery.

11. >but heard that Americans have big complains about their own country, what’s your thought?

    It’s our duty to criticize the government and the status quo. But yes, I’m lucky to live here.

12. Every time I hear the experience citizens had in countries with authoritarian government or those who have them as neighbors, I feel thankful to be born in the US.

13. I would say so. I love it here. I can’t imagine moving to another country.

    Way better then were some other kids are born (war torn counties, dictatorships, extreme poverty etc….)

14. Reddit is much more likely to complain about the US than most Americans.

    Our country isn’t perfect, but it’s a great place to live – especially if you’ve got some education and a job.

15. I was very lucky to be born here. But you can love a thing and want to see it be better.

16. Yes, I believe anyone living in a developed country where famine and war and deadly disease isn’t rampant is extremely fortunate.

    I also am happy to live in a country I don’t feel compelled to leave. I think most people don’t want to leave their countries but are usually compelled through economic or safety reasons. I’d be sad to be in that situation.

17. I know that I’m lucky to have been born here.

18. Absolutely! When you consider all the countries in the world, and how bad life has been throughout human history, I feel very lucky to be living in America in the year 2023 especially as someone who was fortunate enough to be upper-middle class all of my life.

19. I feel extremely lucky. I live in the most powerful country the world has ever seen – a country where I was able to get a public education and go from the trailer park to a homeowner who can see the dome of the Capitol that is the heart of our Republic from my roof. It is definitely a boom or bust country that can be extremely cruel, but there really aren’t that many genuinely diverse republics with anywhere near our population and size that can be favorably compared to us.

    We have a robust press and media that scrutinizes our flaws and publicizes our ongoing reflections with our history to a global audience.

20. I have a ton of complaints and yet I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I feel very lucky. Being able to complain is one of many reasons why

21. >Do you feel lucky for living in the US?

    Extremely!

    >i have the feeling that from outside everybody loves and wishes to live in the US (I’m Colombian) but heard that Americans have big complains about their own country, what’s your thought?

    That’s a great point. I think a lot of this comes from an individual’s perspective based on what they’ve experienced in their life.

    For instance, someone who grew up in a country with irregular water supply, high levels of pollution, and constant power outages would be extremely appreciative of the facilities available in the US. For someone who may have grown up in the US, 24×7 running water and electricity, and clean air are not things they’d think twice about, because that’s what they grew up with!

22. Yes. There are millions of people born into a better situation than I was, but there are billions who got worse. I’m very lucky.

23. I mean. Yes. I wouldn’t have minded being born in France, but I’d miss being a southern girl.

24. I think I’m extremely lucky and privileged to have been born in the US. It’s safe, there’s a lot of wildlife and beautiful scenery, delicious food from all over the world, and a lot of nice people. It’s not perfect, but it’s my home and I like it a lot.

25. Considering if I was born in China, Russia, Pakistan or North Korea I would have a really hard life. So yes.

26. I am immensely privileged to live in the US. To have been born in the US when I was. To live in the US right now. Despite the trials and struggles I have faced, I am very very very much privileged. How fortunate I am to be where I am will never be lost on me. When I criticize America, I want people to understand that I don’t hate it. I never will. I wouldn’t leave unless I were facing certain extinction from the Yellowstone supervolcano that threatens to doom us all.

27. I was born in Belarus. I was adopted when I was 18 months old and grew up in the US. I went to visit my maternal Grandmother outside Minsk when I was 16 and yes. I feel very very lucky to have been raised where I was. Far from perfect but damn, Eastern Europe was gonna chew me up and swallow me whole. I like my iced drinks and A/C.

28. I do. First generation of Pakistani descent.

29. Of course. I’m a first generation American and an immigrant kid. My parents made some ballsy decisions to get here so I always remember that and it makes me grateful for everything I have.

    It is also part of our culture to openly criticize and critique our own culture and government. If you don’t monitor, that is how you get taken advantage of. Democracy requires its citizens to monitor and take notice.

    Plus I’m cool with general complaining. I know it gets hot every summer but I will still whine about it. Lol.

30. We bitch because if it weren’t for _________ and ________ we’d be damn near perfect!

    I’ve traveled a bit and though it’s intriguing to see other countries, I am always happy to touch down in the USA.

31. Absolutely. The US is in the upper(desirable) quartile of nations in just about every statistic, with a couple of outliers. In many statistics, it leads.

    I think many people shit on the US because 1) a lot are raised around blind patriotism, realize the US isn’t perfect, and jump to deciding the US sucks(mostly teenagers) and 2) you need open acknowledgement of problems for them to become fixable- it won’t be a politician’s talking point, it won’t ever get fixed, if it’s not widely discussed. Take, for instance, the (relatively) recent push for walkable cities. Now it’s an issue people will campaign on. Now, people will focus on making areas more walkable.