If all other forms of racism are so bad; how come anti-Americanism is socially acceptable?
370776
The world is full of a bunch of low lifes...and moral trash... the same people who ciriticize the americans are the same cowardly dogs that put their tails between their legs, and did not want to get involved in IRaq. After all, let Saddam slaughter innocent people and destroy nations, it is not their problem that people are being persecuted by terrorists..We would be out of Iraq by now if we had gotten the right kind of help from these pig nations who were more worried about getting oil from sadaam than the slaugher of innocent men, women and children and global terrorism. \n\nanti-americanism is not acceptable....except to other terrorists...like the cowardly dogs that have no morals, that sit around and trash other people...\n\nI have decided I am an anti-european....because there is no one out there in europe, that is worth my respect.
707603
The world would be a worse place.  I`m not American, but I'm big enough to admit to that.  Why are you such a bigot?
1160297
I completely agree with you. There is entirely too much anti-Americanism. Being a Canuck myself, I have nothing but respect for the American people. Now, having said that, here comes the reason for the US bashing that is happening all around the world.\n1. America has become the police of the world, and many people would choose their own bad governments rather than a just and benevolent foreign government.\n2. That just and benevolent government mentioned above is strangely missing from your country. I always found the US Constitution to be a thing of genuine beauty. Does it not say that you are responsible to throw off such governments that detract from the rights of the people?\n3. American Foreign Policy, for the protection of American business interests, not the mutual betterment of all nations.\n4. The attitude that Americans have about their culture and country. The self proclaimed best country on earth, sounds arrogant, and nobody likes an arrogant person.\n5. The fear mongering being put forth by the American media machine. Hasn't anyone noticed that the hard won rights of the individual are disappearing in the name of security? I hope you enjoy living in your police states of the future.\nAs for a Third World War, where can we stand? In line with Bush's for or against policy? If that is my choice, then I must stand against. I now, always have and always will stand against tyranny and evil, even when that repression is claimed to be for my own safety. \nAs for wanting into the US, because you have greater freedoms than most, but not all.
784779
Prejudice, stereotyping and racism are everywhere, in every country. Read the news in Germany, Australia or anywhere else and you'll find that people generally exhibit negative behavior to anyone who is different. \n\nIn this country racism has had a long history. From the treatment of the natives by the Conquistadors, to the waves of white immigrants from Europe killing off and displacing the Native Americans, to waves of Italians, Irish, Chineese and many others who have been unwelcome when they arrived. It's in our programming. It takes a sincere desire to do what is just for people to work past this conditioned response.\n\nEven people who aren't overtly racist often have suspicion towards those who are different, like a burning ember in their hearts. Given any reason the ember spings into a fire and they justify their behavior based on the most flimsy and illogical of arguements.\n\nAre they illegal -you betcha. Should they be allowed to break the laws -no. BUT if we are to cry for justice, and not be hippocrites THEN we have to deal with the whole issue. Why the heck haven't companies that knowingly recruit illegal immigrants been closed down? Its no secret. We know the big companies involved. Don't want to hurt the economy, pay higher prices or mess with your profit margins? You can't have it both ways. \n\nAnd that's the problem. Because there are huge amounts of money in play by these industries that depend on illegals, and because money equals power, the issue has not been resolved. You want the benefit of cheap illegal labor? Then they deserve some basic human rights. You don't think so? Then instead of poking at the illegal immigrants, show how serious you are by attacking the rich powerful industries that use them in court and with boycotts; tackle the officials who protect these industries when it is important to their districts, or when lobbyists offer money to sympathetic congressmen to help maintain the status quo. Why talk about illegals 'not being tough enough to stand up to their own governments and coming here to protest' when you attack illegals but don't have the nerve to stand up or pay the price for the abuses by American companies.
1050279
My friend this is what the American left has done to America.  The left-wing media, government officials, soon enough to be the American people have been hypnotized to think that it's ok for everyone else to show pride for what they are unless you are white, rich, or conservative.\n\nThis is just one of the problems driven from Political Correctness and an overwhelming secular movement in America.\n\nWe must not be afraid of these ploys used by the liberals and we should take pride in the fact that we are all Americans, regardless if we are white or black, rich or poor, conservative or liberal.
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Because no matter what country, what race, or what situation, there will always be racists. Please remember that most Americans are not racist. I think the problem is that all of us who accept people for whomever they are don't walk up and tell you how much we accept it, because it doesn't occur to us that it would stand out as a problem to someone else. The racists are very vocal and will try to make you feel bad. I'm sorry you get treated this way.
526226
I agree. We, as people, waste so much time stereotyping, judging, and even hating other for their heritage. Just think if we, as a society, embraced one anothers cultures and found commonalities what we could do. We'd have so much more fun! We'd solve more important problems in the world if most of us weren't focused so much on race and ethnicity. We fix our political policies such that everyone we be treated fairly. In short, Racism definitely hinders our progress as a society.
543290
The reason there is so much hate in the world is because we humans don't accept one another for who we are. The other thing is that politics often times stir tension between groups, societies, different religions/belief systems and people of different race/color. I for one do not hate anybody and my religion teaches me if you hate someone I'll be sinful. So I do not hate anyone and I accept everyone of different shape, size, color, race, gender, sex, orientation, personality. I'll tell you what I don't accept, I don't accept people who are fanatical and are too extreme. So it depends, there are good people and bad people in every culture, every country, every race, and in every society, it doesn't matter if you're white, black, Mexican, brown, yellow, green, hot pink, etc.. And lastly I accept people with different view points if they are not threatening the society or me. Or causing tension or hatred or bloodshed. If a person doesn't express his viewpoint without being extreme than I would not accept his viewpoints whatsoever since extremism can lead to hate!
919587
Welcome to America. In this "great" country of ours, we are told that racial makeup doesn't matter; that we are a "melting pot" for the rest of society. Yet racism is a huge problem in this country and has been for years. I would also venture to guess that America is highly Xenophobic, in that they don't want to know how the rest of the world works culturally or even economically (politically is another matter entirely; just look at the present mess in Iraq).\n\nPaul
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The United States is a pluralisitc society.  I would argue there is no such thing as an 'average' American in any ethnic or cultural sense.  I'm sure there are those Americans, by virtue of racism or their own bad experiences, who harbor negative feelings about immigrants of any background.  America has had a mixed history of racial interaction, but, by in large, I have found Americans to be a tolerant people.  In most major cities you can also find large groups of ethnic Iranians to ease your transition.  There will always be bigots, and terrorism has focused the attention of bigots on people from the Middle East, but bigots are the minority.  You will likely find ignorance to be much more frustrating than maliciousness.  For example, most Americans don't know that Iranians are generally Persian, not Arab.  If you have patience, I think you can overcome these difficulties and make a successful, free life in America if you so choose.
415193
Depends... if you're talking about America the country and it's foreign policy... If that is what you hate.. no. I despise all of the nation states between Turkey and the Japan, but I'm not racist because I have friends from many of those counries and like them.  But, if it means to hate Americans themselves, then you hate ALL races. Everyone has the potential to be an American. But, you can't move to Italy and be Italian. Or France to be French. And you certainly can't Indian or Arabic unless you were born that way. Americans are bound by ethnicity. \n\nYou're stupid to be Anti-American. The world without America would be rubble. We KEEP the peace.
873612
I would guess from many factors in your post, that you are a foreigner.\n\nIf you lived here, and knew the history of this country, you would know that while the legacy of racism is not entirely gone, it is nothing like what you describe.\n\nMany nations have had a violent or biased past and have done things they are not proud of.\n\nThe USA at least admits most of our mistakes and attempts to correct them through the democratic process.  If you don't understand that, then you have my pity.
1165262
I say bigotry, Stupid people, fear, and unwillingness to change. I saw a guy on TV one time, can't remember who or what show it was, and he says the reason behind racism is, all those things i just said up there, and the fact that if a white person celebrates his heritage, it is nothing but racism to other cultures wether the white person is american, canadian, french or otherwise.If a black man celebrates his heritage, it is nothing but oppression  and hatred for the white man. Black people have BET and have comics telling jokes about white people all the time, and some white people think it's funny, some white people get pissed. What if white people had WET and had comedians telling jokes about black people, the NCAA would throw a fit! I think his point in saying that was Everyone is just as racist as everyone else, you can't just label a whole color/culture/heritage whatever. not all black people are racist, but i'm sure some are, same goes for whites, reds, browns, yellows, everything! And i'm sure since you're from south america, a region where there are no racists, you do get some prejudice. But what if I, a white dude, went to South America and tried to make it? You think i would just mingle right in? WRONG!!! You have to make the choice yourself not to be racist or hateful. My friend and i get along just fine, he is black, whoopidy doo, our families are different but we have been best friends since we were 12, now 22. So it's up to individuals to make the difference.
1064817
The problem appears to be mainly in Europe.  I've seen that special.  Europe has not had a civil rights movement like we've had here in the States.  This is one of the things that separates us from the rest of the world.  We are at least trying to do something about racism.  In Europe it has always been accepted; look at all the "ethnic cleansing" that has, and still goes on.  People in the States just don't know how lucky they are.  Anybody who think that they have it so bad here, should try living outside the US for a few years.  Not just visit, but actually live there.  They will come back to the US and be thankful that their country is trying to make everyone's quality of life better.
371439
Much has been family (up bringing) , then neighborhoods , schools , friends, lack of knowing we're all equal.One group feeling they aren't treated fairly.Then another yelling they aren't ...What's bad is when someone takes advantage of being a race , that offers employment , education and don't respect the opportunities offered or abuses them.And there are a few such races that are offered more ,so we (America)can try to balance the employment and schools.Still another area will complain . I 've done for myself and many others have as well .I don't dislike anyone but mean people.And they are plenty ,so all races should get together and try to end the hate. Sounds nice ,but history has shown hate at the beginning of time.
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You are not racist for wanting your country to preserve its foundation. I am a proud African-American and I want the same thing. \n\nAnd you are absolute right: If America is so bad, then why do people all over the planet want to get here so bad.\n\nI have yet to hear any plans liberals have to solve the problems they are so quick to point out.
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No, racism and bigotry aren't crimes.\n\nAnd even if they were, why would you punish a whole country for something ridiculous some nutcase said?   \n\nIf you start doing that, imagine the fines that will be levied to the USA for each "Bushism".