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Originally posted by capt_spoogy:
The US is a melting pot. When you immigrate to the US, they expect you to become American in almost every way.
[This message has been edited by capt_spoogy (edited 21 July 2001).]
Who ARE "They" ? Who is this mysterious evil entity called "they" that rules the USA? Every country that accepts immigrants expects compliance to their laws and some respect for the host countries culture. IN the US, in normal everyday life , no one tells you how to believe or what your culture should be. 250,000,000 people and alot of freedom WILL always add up to some issues. Most of those issues are overblown by the media. An average US citizen does not worry that the bus stop they are waiting at will be blown to bits, or a bomb set off at the local diner, or that they are going to be mugged walking in the park. I am an immigrant from the UK , 1966. Not once Have I ever been asked or told to change my beliefs or stop any customs my family may practice. If someone did it would violation of the Bill of rights.
Every country has dumb politicians who make very bad decisions. Look at Russia and Chechnya. China and Tibet, Israel and the occupied territories.
I think those that are on the I hate the USA kick should stop "calling the kettle black" so to speak.
The US meddles no more or less than other major world powers in world affairs, often the US is asked by the UN to intervene. Kosovo is a good example - most of Americans dont want to see our guys there, when Bush hinted that we may pull out most of us were happy to hear it but the EU screamed bloody murder. Its the politicians in other countries who are as much to blame for the worlds problems, be it war, pollution, starvation, crime. The US gets the visibility because it the big kid on the block. But dont worry all you USA haters, In a few more years china will be militarily the most powerful country. With that power will come alot of responsibility. It will be interesting to see how the Chinese handle their new found status. Tiawan will be a good test, lets just hope that if they succumb to the power - that the US sits back and lets it happen, let the rest of the world figure out what to do, wouldnt want those horrible nasty Americans interfering now...would we?
BTW - those of you who think life portrayed on the silver screen by hollywood is how life really is in the US is sadly dis-allusioned. If you think that what you watch on your countries news isnt tainted with propaganda...I am sorry to say its sad to see it worked, You really need to think and know your facts before passing judgement on others. The US is a typical western country with its good points and bad, but After seeing the US news propaganda about the rest of the worlds problems - I cant think of a place I would rather live.
