Sigh. Or ouch.
The republic that you so pompously refer to is no more. Look around you. It’s a sham. A shambles.
In america, the tradition has been one of complete self-interest beginning with genocide, then slavery you know it all even if you can’t see it.
I couldn’t care less about preserving a way of life which denies the majority any public goods, your republic, and perpetuates exploitation while cunningly mouthing a mantra of democracy.
Good health and good day to you.