Is this how other countries really see the U.S.A. ?

Q: From: Rikashiku Subject: Re: How? Message: Well the only proof is, me and 5 billion other people saying it. you dont know coz its happening to you. The slavery thing happend and was at its worse, the south even fought to keep it. By 1830 the slave trade had already been abolished in the Caribbean, most of Portugal and northern France. Im not coming back, its to dangerous, bad air, bad food, bad manners and stupid people. You do have alot of resources, but then again, so do the rest of the world. you only have resources, but as a wealthy nation, your not. Senile, Inbred, Ignorant= North American. Smarts? How is it that you can speak of intellect when your educational system is failing. -All freshmen must be 100% or they fail life -God doesnt exist, wheres the physical proof?(wtf hes a spiritual being! they have no physical body!) -Homework every single night -Underage drinking -Constant rapes -Constant Pedophillia -Constant petty crime -100% hate against other nations -Powerful military, still alot of poor people. Your country fails very badly. I am an AMERICAN and damn proud of it!!!!! This is an excerpt from a conversation with some Austrilian who thinks of my country.

A: I believe you need to step back and take a few minutes to compare what you know to the writers comments. First, anyone who makes broad statements like these (implying that all Americans are what he describes) is very naive and quick to follow / believe anything they read. Now, lets make a couple observations. First the world is changing and much wealth / knowledge is being spread around the globe - this is good. Having said that, the US is still the world leader in the area of finances, medical treatment, opportunity for the average guy, militarily, and research. One interesting point that some from other countries always fail to mention when making statements as above is their countries never take the lead when terrible things happen anywhere in the world. Its easy to point to others who are trying to help in difficult times as failures when their country does little. Who really is the failure? Seems to me many from abroad still come here for educations, surgeries, jobs, vacations, etc. If it is so bad here why do they come? Bottom line, I don't have much time for people who make broad, uneducated statements. Lets hope when their time comes to face life or death choices they can finally step up and make a difference to the world.

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