Old Soldiers Admire This
Yeah, old soldiers admire competent, intricate, even artistic weapons handling. I'm amazed that the young man with a bayoneted rifle on the city street got no visit from a cop in a little less than 5 minutes. Some folks don't even look his way. Think he's done this there before? I'm impressed!
For us, the American ideal is personified in the concept of self-reliance, work ethic, honesty/forthrightness, decency, personal property rights, family, religion, an ability to defend oneself from criminals and crooked politicians, and personal responsibility.