That would have been plausible I suppose if it wasn't for the fact that animals that can kill humans exists in many other places, but the attitude of Americans (fortunately) doesn't.
The attitude of independence and self reliance has to do obviously with low population density, history and ancient cultural roots, but is commendable.
Judging by the news there is also a lot to complain about, and these days more then in the past, unfortunately.
But it's a bit stupid to give up on the good things of your culture because of internal bashing
Perhaps you meant "Unfortunately"? I know it is very vogue to bash America and Americans these days. Perhaps you have spent too much time online, or have had some very negative experiences, but I do not share your view at all. Almost all Americans I have met are kind, helpful, and friendly. Coming from Eastern Europe, it's been an overwhelmingly positive change to have the default be "How can I help you", rather than "Fuck off".
For the rest of us, it can be hit or miss depending on where in the country we're in.
While lviv and ukraine were lovely, I had to remind myself that I'm comparably wealthy compared to most of the people I was meeting and of course, money changes a lot of things.