Question for my American cousins: In your opinion, what percentage of fellow Americans see themselves as part of the global community? I've read a few comments on HN on many different topics along the lines of "but that wouldnt work in the states because we are different". I'm genuinely curious how disconnected from the rest of the planet people feel/are. Thanks in advance.
I have met families in rural West Virginia who for generstions haven't ventured outside of the country. They trace their ancestry back to before 1776. The connection with the global community does not seem real to them. Take this as an extreme example of what some rual communities are like.
