What is America? Is the Great Satan, as some pundits declare, or a nation giving good-will? Patriotism is not synonymous with nationalism. It is a deep-seated respect for where one lives and the dedication to see that place prosper.

A report has been released stating the United States is the number one seller of military hardware to developing countries. The same report also states Russia is number three on the list in the same market. Is US foreign policy skewed in the Middle East because of our arms sales?