Even more devastating: The above is only a tiny sample of the terrible events that have occurred.
About two-thirds of people who feel this way label it a major problem.
I feel scared and unheard, explains KD Comeaux, one of the many exasperated Americans speaking out.
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The results varied widely by age and political party.
Younger people were also much less likely to say the United States was the best country than older people.
The shift by age remained when looking specifically at Republicans or Democrats.
A persons view of their country can tie directly to how the nation supports them and their fellow citizens.
Veterans, in particular, face a specific dilemma around respect for the United States and exhibiting patriotism.
Humans are social creatures who seek a sense of belonging and security through association with a larger group.
It feels impossible not to sink into anxiety or depression when faced with these truths.
Many people across the country question whether the United States is somewhere they still feel comfortable living.
I’m afraid for my daughter.
I don’t want her to do live shooter drills.
The whole concept is insane to meto live in a place that just accepts that kind of mass violence.
But also, it’s my home.
Do I just give up and leave again?
Being in any relationship where you feel unsupported or ignored negatively impacts your mental health, she says.
Johnson continues, It can cause stress, anxious symptoms, and depressive symptoms.
Margo Gabriel left the United States two years ago to work as a freelance writer in Portugal.
She has noticed her European peers respect for the United States continues to diminish.
They ask Gabriel why more Americans havent left to move to places with greater rights and less danger.
The latter is why I am personally considering expatriatism.
Like Marshall, she worries about her daughters safety while at school.
The cost and logistics involved are unattainable in many instances.
The United States is not acting in that capacity for many of its residents.
It’s up to each of us how to fight for the home we deserve.
