It's not a terribly original thing to say, but I love Raymond Carver. For one thing, he's fun to read out loud.
Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity.
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