From John Irving (born 1942), American novelist and screenwriter, A Prayer for Owen Meany (1989):
“IF YOU ABOLISH THE DRAFT,” said Owen Meany, “MOST AMERICANS WILL SIMPLY STOP CARING WHAT WE’RE DOING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD”
Was Owen Meany wrong?
It does appear to be the case. Have they begun caring too late? Do they really even care now? Do they care about what is happening on American soil?
No, no, and no would be my answers, at least not yet.