[Ryzorian]

I guess for me ideally, it's the idea of self reliant independance through co operation with others. Pioneer spirit if you like, mountain men/women. The idea that the government that governs least, governs best. Really, read about Teddy Roosevelt, he is a representation of what I think American Spirit is about.

Being American to me is about liveing a certain way and being willing to fight/die to ensure I can live that way. Whats written in the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independance is essentially the honor code I live by to achieve that.

I suppose you could describe the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independance as "The Way of the American".