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However, the narrative takes a somber turn as the speaker questions whether the United States still embodies the unity and strength that it once had. Today, the nation appears divided—state against state, party against party, with flag-burning protests and increasing civil unrest.
The speaker laments the growing hate and disunity, emphasizing that what was once pride in country has turned into contempt or indifference. The destructive influence of modern technology is noted—how handheld devices and social media outlets allow misinformation and divisiveness to thrive, further eroding societal cohesion.