Should American style Democracy still be the envy of the rest of the modern world today?

Specifically for those millions around the world who believe in the power of the vote, the right to debate, argue and fight for their beliefs without being dragged out in the streets and shot, or worse. For those who wish to escape poverty and misery from places of their birth?

Should Americans take pride that despite the vulnerabilities and evolving challenges in preserving and honoring their Constitution and general way of life it seems people around the world who yearn for freedom and a chance to attain happiness still look up at the US for inspiration and even salvation?

If you’re an American who votes, shouldn’t you feel proud, supportive and inspired that Afghans came out to vote despite the dangers and maybe even its futility and Hong Kong residents go out to protest despite the seeming hopelessness of their cause?

America as a nation has serious challenges but shouldn’t Americans be happy and despite their own personal difficulties take pride that so many others around the world still see it as a shining city on not just a hill but on the highest peak in the world?