free and open communication
>It is the fact that we have no fear of protesting our society's ills that makes our country what it is..
yes, and my point in posting the thread was to acknowledge your country's tradition of free and open communication generally, and not only with regard to self-criticism.
I actually don't see many movies (I think I've missed a few good ones lately) but your opinions here pretty much reflect my own. You (and others) shouldn't be lumped together with 'anti-Americans with their relentless agendas' - these people do of course exist, but Tom is surely capable of making the distinction. (?)