“… it is not a question of if we should engage in work to benefit those around us. It is a question of how broadly we define the ‘us’ who benefits.”

The above quote from Andrew Whitehead’s forthcoming book American Idolatry (in my opinion) sets the tone for the nuanced conversation we try to engage in over these topics that are often portrayed as anything but nuanced.

What do you think?

BONUS: Below is a little walk through Andrew’s & my own musical-memory lane…

“Americanism” by MxPx:

“The Old West” by Five Iron Frenzy:

Five Iron Frenzy’s latest album:

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