Its interesting. Some argued that 9/11 and its aftermath ( Patriot Act, Snowden and so on ) took a lot the American innocence with it, because it took the mask off.

This would partially explain low recruiting for various US branches and some of the disregard most citizens seem to have for what their government is doing.

What is equally interesting is the inevitable comparison to Russia and 'special operation' happening in Ukraine ( because it certainly is not war ).

Then again.. these days you do not want to voice unpopular opinions and it makes me sad.