many countries of the world are still behind in development
  many cultures are so different they will always seem 'behind' us
  we are the melting pot of the world, we carry a different aura, a genuine blend of almost every country in the world
  we have grown at an astonishing rate
  Americans are outgoing and friendly, hard working,  question authority, wealthy by world standards, generous, always in a hurry, spirited, determined, informal, use a kidding brand of humor few other cultures understand
  having said that, cultural differences and social customs aside, human rights and civil freedoms are the right of each person on this planet |