"There are many reasons not to support Barack Obama's candidacy for president, but every one of them is bad for the same reason."
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Michael Chabon's article reminded me why I am hesitant to move back to the US -- fear. I'm disappointed because the image of America that I grew up with has been systematically degraded to the point where I don't want to live there right now. Living in Hong Kong has made me realize just how much Americans waste, how much we don't know about the world, and how comfortable we are in our little bubble.
Don't get me wrong, though -- I miss America. I woke up at 6am just to watch the Superbowl yesterday. I love how different Americans can be, and yet we all share something so fundamental. I am also incredibly grateful to our government that I was given this opportunity to be in Hong Kong.
I haven't lost hope.
"It is part of the world's nature and of our own to break, ruin and destroy; but it is also our nature and the world's to find ways to mend what has been broken. We can do that. Come on. Don't be afraid."
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