As it stands now, those of us who are lucky enough to be citizens by birth don't have to do much. Very little is asked of us.
Eric LiuMuch of our national debate proceeds as if China and America were locked in a zero-sum game in which one's loss is precisely the other's gain.
Eric LiuTo be sure, the United States has profound problems, not least our faltering educational and physical infrastructure.
Eric LiuTrue patriots believe that we should measure a citizen's worth by contribution to country and community, not by wealth or power-that those whom America has benefited most should contribute in proportion to their good fortune-and that serving others should be esteemed more highly than serving self.
Eric Liu