Is it a growing sign of Arabphobia in the US???
151297
It's logic....considering 9/11.  We are concerned with lowering our incidence of another attack.  And the Arab World in general hasn't been so friendly to us either....why with all the people so willing to strap a bomb to themselves and walk into a place where they could kill 20 Americans......It doesn't seem that other regions of the globe are so willing to do the same.....wouldn't you be concerned??
1117018
Well, I have to say, you're being very stereotypical. It's obvious that you don't like Americans, but don't you think that you're generalizing, just a bit? Most Americans have moved on from being prejudiced. Now, I'm not saying that the whole of America isn't prejudiced, because there are a large number of prejudiced people. But isn't it the same in other countries as well? And how exactly do Americans show off? I don't understand. And perhaps we do sometimes get in business that maybe we shouldn't, such as Iraq, but that shouldn't be a reflection on our country, it's a reflection on the choices of the president. And like the person above me said, there are some tourists who think they're God's gift to mankind, but not everyone is like that. A few people shouldn't be cause to hate a whole country. No person, no country, is perfect.
1137404
I am a white English male.  I spent 8 wonderful years, as a child, living in the arab world (in Bahrain) and in my experience arab people have no worse tempers than any other people.  My memories of my encounters with arab people are memories of kindness, generosity and of a very welcoming people despite how media coverage might portray them otherwise.
17411
No, of course they don't hate arab people. They just disagree on some issues. You see: Arabs don't like freedom and liberty America has (which gives them liberty to invade other countries for oil), and Americans think that's just wrong. \n\nWhen grown-ups disagree on issues they declare war on each other. So that's what America did. Hopefully when the war ends the Arab people will agree to what the Americans want, and they will love them once again.\n\nOh by the way, most of the Americans disagree with the war and they sure did a lot to stop it from happening. They walked on the streets once or twice.  They published some books calling people liars. That didn't solve the probem, and they did the right thing: they started nagging about it among themselves (preferably over a cup of coffee). \n\nBut since the Arab people can't hear them they assume that Americans all hate Arabs, which is, of course wrong. \n\nIf only they weren't this judgemental. America is made out of many people, races, and cultures. They don't all hate Arabs, they just let it seem that way.
933556
Generally speaking, yes it has had an impact on the image of the US.  I'm in the USA.  But many people outside the US are quite upset with us over Iraq.   Outside of the Islamic world, not many are too upset with us over Afghanistan-- that was considered justified given the taliban, OBL and 9/11.\n\nAfter 9/11 the US supposedly had much support over being attacked.  Even from some countries one wouldn't expect.\n\nInvading Iraq based on faulty info has been seen as a mistake especially in light of ignoring the UN position on this.  We had broad support in the first Gulf war but not in the second.\n\nI do speak with friends and colleagues from other countries-- generally they're ok US people, but quite upset about our policies around the world.  I've also seen opinions from some that indicate we're too leanient in some cases-- that is, we need to just demolish people who mess with us.\n\nIn one converstation, I was discussing freedom of speech etc. with a foreign student (from Europe).  When I mentioned protests, it surprised him that we protest against our own government.  In his country, most of the protests are against the US and less so against their own goverment.\n\nI think we (the US) are often seen as trying to impose our wishes on everybody else regardless of what they want or think.\n\nOh, I'll echo the comment below me-- many outside the US think "americans" are generally ignorant.  Not agreeing with that but that's the perception.
648273
Just trying to show the clash of cultures going on in America... in my opinion overdone, but true\n\nRacisim and curruption goes everyway and will come back to hurt you eventually
1111652
I (american) completely agree with you that our country has been completley out of line in trying to be the worlds "big brother". You should know that your mirror will only show what is shown to it.  My mirror would show acceptance and love for all people. I was deeply disturbed by one of your previous posts. Please dont think that americans actually have a voice in whether or not we go to war! How would you feel if I was one of the closeminded americans that thinks that just because you are middle eastern, you know the terrorists and can make them stop if you want. I can't even begin to understand what it feels like to live in a warring country, my condolensces to you and yours. But remember that not seeing all sides of the story is one of the problems that led us to where we are today.  You are obviously very upset, and for good reason. So I would like to personally appologize to you for the occupation, although I have absolutely no control over it. By opening our eyes and truly thinking about things before we believe them, we might eventually be able to achieve peace. I wish you, and your family, and Iraqi and American troops peace. Please rethink your hatred for all americans and know that there are many of us here that agree with YOU rather than our own government. By finding a way to see that no culture as a whole is inherantly evil and that every individual is different and needs to be respected, you too will be a part of the path to peace.  Peace to you my brother. Tasharrafna. Shukran.
1119100
It is most gratifying to read such an eloquent discourse and I whole heartedly agree with the thrust of your most erudite question. The thing is, bless'em they're a bit brain washed you know and believe that there is a worldwide conspiracy against them. Paranoia indeed! The extreme right wing proclivities of this nation are a great concern to me and it is causing the polarising, divisive and skewed nature of US politics today. Of course, the really worrying trend, is that those that are hurt most by this type of hysterical, disabling, right wing thinking are the ones that rush to it's defence when it's under threat! Presumably out of some misguided sense of loyalty or patriotism. No, I'm afraid you're right, America needs to learn to play nicely and have a bit of humility. Terrorism is in large part a result of this rigid, militaristic, right wing foreign policy she has dished out over the last 5 or 6 decades and I can't see it stopping anytime soon. Jules, lecturer. Australia.
991570
No I did not see Americans hate some kind of people specifically.\nsome Americans would hate blacks some would hate Arabs some would hate the Natives...etc.. so they are  just like any other normal people or nation.\n\nI am sorry for what happened to your friend, but that  dose not give us the right to generalize one case on ALL the Americans, they 350 million people...take easy man
430740
Yes it is scary about what is happening, coming from a Muslim perspective where I would have to deal with Anti-Islam at work on a daily basis.  Often I would think about just quitting but, upon further reflection, it would occur to me that I would get the same crap no matter where I worked.  I am not one to just sit quiet about things either, so I started standing up.  What occured to me is just what you wrote, that it was all nothing more than a lack of knowledge of Islam.  Once people understood Islam, they were very considerate.  I do think that our gov. is using Islam the same way they used communism before to instill fear in people so they can continue with their policies.  It is sad however, I was born and raised in the US, and over night, I all of a sudden felt like a stranger in my own country.
357570
Arabs? Are you kidding??\nOh man, most Americans think that Russians, Germans,French, Pollacks, Turks, Vietnamese,Chinease, Japs,Muslims, Nerds,Blacks, Hespanics, Gays,Lesbians, Fat guys, Bald guys , Fat bald guys or any other combination of those belong to a sub-human race, so why would arabs, or any other race be an exception????\nIt is a part of our thought that is so deeply embeded in our culture that we don`t even realise that it exists!That\nothers must be savages, or even animals, so that we can be rightious when we hunt them, and we're always rightious,and dare you prove the contrary!(got any nukes? no?shut up then) So go hide in a bush, we're comming to eat ya :)
520577
Not everyone is so afraid of everything as Americans are. American society hasn't moved on from Salem and 16th century mentality. They even have the death penalty!!! Like some Sahel, Arab and Asian nations. Who wants to live in the USA?? Not me, certainly.
989107
A very good question. Because U.S. it becoming obsessed with being politically correct, and it will get worse I am sure.
970203
I'm sorry that you feel that way - nobody should feel like he or she is being discriminated against.  I think that most people don't feel anger toward the Muslim world, but they feel terrified of some of the leaders/ex-leaders of nations in the Arab world (Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, etc).  Ever since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, people have associated terrorism with the Arab world, and I completely agree that some have made unfounded generalizations towards Muslim people and people of Arab nations; however, it is a known fact that there are some groups in Arab countries that threaten the U.S. and feel/have felt for many years hostility towards the U.S. and other "Western Civilizations," so I think that many Americans, because of their intense fear, group all Arab countries/groups together, which is obviously not right.
636718
YIKES!!  Now I'm gettng worried. Don't scare me like that. Sometimes we seem so weak I could see it happening. If we don't get tougher it's going to be a Mexican and Muslim country. All those wars we fought to have American freedom and then the hippies grew up into weak Liberals and we get took over easily from within.
213183
Yes.  Homophobia and gay bashing are still rampant.  Just look at some of the answers to questions here and you'll see it,
227126
Defenitely similiar and yes it would make matters worse if you stick your nose in other peoples business. But America is not in the middle-east becuase they care about their problems.\nWar is business bro. Remeber the Roman Empire.