This is not meant to be a cynical take, but where do you see investment in America right now that's not being done in a corporation?
All I see is "we can't afford to do this" while the military wastes trillions of dollars on pet projects.
When I look at how other countries treat their citizens, I can't help but think of the guy who calls us, "human capital stock."
That, IMHO, is how the U.S. views its citizens.