What does it mean to be an American?

Throughout history being an American has had many meanings. Including but not limited to: religious zealot, outcast, Foreigner, world savior, spoiled brat... Looking at the war in Iraq I realized something, freedoms have made us lazy. Those who are oppressed and held under a thumb fight, or give up. For most of our countries great history we have fought. But with freedom, prevailed and self-reliance we have also learned sloth, gluttony, and fear. I ask the question if as Americans we live easy lives relatively then is there anything in life worth fighting for. As the real Democratic process leader in the modern world we have even lost passion for representation. Did you realize the Iraqi people despite the threat of constant violence voted per capita much more than Americans do. This heir of protection and safety came into question on 9/11 but we have forgotten already. I'm not saying we should be war mongers or even fighting in Iraq I simply ask the question what are we willing to fight for in this life? Anything? In the future how will history judge our generation...? I think at the present rate very poorly....