America must be ready and able to compete with Asia.

Reasons to agree

1. China and Asia are on the move economically and technologically.
2. China is a one party system. One party systems are bad.
3. A strong America is good for the planet.
4. International competition can be good.

 

Motivation of those who agree

1. Rooting for the home team, from Americans.
2. Rooting for Democracy.
3. Rooting for the rule of law.
4. Rooting for a free press
5. Wanting to be seen as counter-intuitive from Americans.

 

Motivation of those who disagree

1. Rooting against the visiting team from non-Americans.
2. Wanting to be seen as counter-intuitive from non-Americans.