America is genocidal, sure, but so is every single other society in the history of civilization. America is exceptional because of the technology and the art it contributed to genocide, which is the goal of every civiliztion, remember. Pointing out the difference in scale of US atrocities just prevents us working together for greater justice.
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There are a lot of Americans who really struggle with the idea that America might not be the greatest nation ever to exist. They have to create ever more elaborate excuses why any negative thing is actually fine and does not tarnish americas perfect name.