American had a strong sense of community up until the end of the 20th century;then things started to change. Experts now say that many Americans no longer have a sense of community. It's unusual for people to sit and talk with other;instead they sit and watch television. They usually don't buy from small,local businesses ;they shop at big national chains. Most people don't have time to spend with friends and neighbors;they often go to schools outside their neighborhoods,commute over long distances, or spend all their time working at the computer. The experts blame television,business,and technology for this situation. They're right,but they're also wrong. There is a sense of community in the US,but it's a virtual community.