I argue that Classical Liberalism is, to paraphrase Thomas Friedman, the operating system of America.

• Am I right? Give an example of a common belief many Americans seem to hold and explain how it does or does not seem to fit Classical Liberalism.
• How does your example seem to relate to the larger pattern of American beliefs?
• Are you persuaded that the U.S. is an especially Classical Liberal society?
• Why or why not?