Choice is a cornerstone of American society. The songs
my classmates and I learned in grade school heralded freedom of choice—room for
us all—as the unifying force that made the United States stand above other
countries. “Sweet land of liberty” and “This land was made for you and me” rang
with conviction from our throats as we serenaded the luminaries of our
constricted lives during pageants and concerts. To an extent, that freedom
has always had a one-dimensional quality, with “you vs. me” more common than
“you and me” outside the walls of the crepe-papered auditorium.
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