Hilzoy at Obisian Wings has written an excellent essay on what it's like to be someone who loves the United States with open eyes. It's the answer to all the people who think that those that criticize the policies of President Bush hate America, and explains why his detractors are so passionate.

Link credit to Pharyngula, which is not where I expected to find such a link, but am glad I did.

Now back to packing...