In my house I believe: 
You are brainwashed by Marxism.
Policing is not ideal.
Capitalism is necessary even in communist states with capitalist characteristics.
Colonialism was partly a response to military campaigns.
The founding fathers were largely righteous in their aims.
I hope American values endure and I am not an American.
Seeking peace is the better solution.
Land is nearly always the reason for war and subjugation.
Your logic is broken and your curriculum.