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Some polls have shown a sharp decline in American pride and patriotism and now that we are in the run-up to the nation's 250th anniversary, some have suggested it is not a milestone to be celebrating.  In WPC's new video series, "American By Choice," local immigrants who chose to become Americans have described how grateful they are for what this country offers -- the opportunity, the freedom, and the systems that promote equality under the law and protect their rights.  Another theme that arose was the view that too many Americans by birth too often see flaws in this nation and assume those flaws are unique or disqualifying. These Americans don't realize that all nations have flaws and a miopic vision that sees those issues as the fundamental issues of the U.S. is a vision that is divorced from the reality that we live in a nation created with the ideas that have given everyone an opportunity to succeed.

Watch the videos and answer this question: Do you believe the 250th Anniversary of our nation and its Declaration of Independence is still worth celebrating?