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And the corresponding implication, that there would be less anti-Americanism if more American citizens would just become more "worldly", is just silly and I can't believe you actually believe it. Furthermore, what exactly would it mean for us to be more "worldly"? That we watch PBS more? That we embrace socialism more? What?

A good start would be that you not immediately deem unworthy that which you have not taken the time or effort to explore the worthiness of. Which is how the soccer discussion dovetails with the political discussion.

A good start would be that you not immediately deem unworthy that which you have not taken the time or effort to explore the worthiness of.

And what is strange is that you assume this is what I, or anyone else, has done. "Immediately deem unworthy"? What makes you think I haven't seen many, many matches?

Anyone who doesn't love soccer must never have seen it - is that it?