I share your serious opinion. This is no light matter.
The cold hard fact is that many people around the globe either don’t like us, or are envious of us. That said, we cannot ensure our safety by trying to win their affection and approval. We can only ensure our safety by maintaining economic and military strength. No matter how hard the left tries to convince the world to love us, and no matter how much we self-flagelate, we won’t be able to change the hearts of those who resent us.