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"Let me be clear: I am a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like Cap is the honor of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country."
However, critics argue that Mackie was still attempting to differentiate between the ideals represented by Captain America and the actual U.S. government, which many see as inherently flawed or corrupt. They underline that Captain America, originally created during World War II as wartime propaganda, has evolved into a symbol of American ideals—like freedom, justice, and resilience—not blind loyalty to the government itself.