I'm an American who is also Russian Orthodox. I don't know where people get their information about my church, but we never exploited anyone. The pogroms at the end of the 19th and early twentieth century was perpetrated by eastern rite Catholics. Politics were a conscience the last tsar was an inept ruler. Enough about Russia, the Orthodox have an ancient tradition of freedom of conscious and respect. That is why tsarist Russia invited the persecuted Amish Mennonites free land in the far eastern frontier and gave them the option to serve as forest rangers instead of serving in the armed forces. If you took the time to talk to the Russian-Americans, you would be surprised to learn how much they love this country. I'm a convert to Orthodoxy, as is a large portion of our membership. Though I have major differences with Republican party, I still love America. If it is really as bad Europeans think it is here; why is our most on going problem is illegal immigration. Everyone wants to move here. Also after they get in, they don't want to leave. They use all kinds of tricks to stay . That Green card is sold for thousands of dollars,fake ones of course. As for the churches here, we have the first amendment of the constitution promises freedom of religion. Also, not all Christians, you know, church goers, are Republicans, remember Dukakis, he was a Greek American and orthodox. France is a very complex country; you just can't put the French into little boxes. So too is America,we come from countries throughout the world, which is reflected in our collected culture. I and most of the people I know, don't want "loyalty" from France,just a little respect. We,in America, also have a little respect for others too. Running around saying "The United States is the best country in the world" and having popular TV and radio personalities using this like an oath of patriotism, doesn't help matters. I love America, we are free. But freedom not exercised gives power to the wrong people. Only around 60% on of those eligible to vote do in presidential elections. Those who don't vote shouldn't complain. Not even half of this country are evangelicals. The liberals don't vote,neither do other smaller parties, if they got together and voted for issues we all agree on, things would change. I love America first, France second!