Communitarianism is one of the ideologies that made the nation what it is today. The ability to be isolated by two oceans allowed the United states to focus on itself, building infrastructure, industry, and expanding its borders, while America’s past is checkered with many atrocities, it is undeniable that it has been successful at enriching itself. Compared to the European countries that has embraced the idea of caring for all people and allowing anyone to take advantage of their social safety net, America certainly appears to be more concerned about its own interests than the European nations. The idea of America first has led to some inexcusable and horrible acts, but on occasion horrible acts are not only excusable but ethical. The decision of dropping nuclear weapons on Japan was ethical, it caused the deaths of countless Japanese citizens, military and civilian, but it put an end to the saving American lives, and in the end Japanese lives as well.
