Irrational anti-American bigotry?
962179
Debates only show the point of view of the debaters. They do \nnot give us more information then we could other wise obtain\nfrom other sources, and they certainly do not make us smarter.\n\nThank you very much, while you're up!
1098779
With three notable exceptions, I am pleased to see so many intelligent and rational arguments against the idiotic, discriminatory and deeply offensive attempts by this hateful administration and (most of) their "repugnican" allies to further divide the American people over the issue of gay marriage rights. Honestly, do we really need to pursue a Constitutional amendment to define marriage?! This is the theatre of the absurd writ large.\n\nI am sick and bloody tired of intolerant people trying to impose their narrow-minded views on me by wielding political power and threats of Constitutional amendments. Gay marriage and flag burning are so far removed from priority issues to sane and rational -- to say nothing of tolerant -- people that I almost have to laugh at this farce. But I am not laughing, because these people are serious -- and seriously evil.\n\nThankfully, they will fail in their shameful efforts to divide and distract the American people from the REAL issues of the day. But that doesn't make their gross misconduct any less reprehensible. Please vote in November and remember ALL of this when you consider your ballot. We have the chance to send a message to these hateful people and to show the world at large who we are and what we stand for. So please, let's get it right this time around.
887870
Sadly, many of the ignorant people of this world have this view. Not based on anything they actually know about America the country and the people in general of America. Their hatred comes from their hatred of our current leader. They are misguided in their reasoning and shallow people to think this way. Unfortunately there is little chance it will change as there will always be these type of people that cannot see beyond the tip of their nose. American people are not unlike people the world over, there are rich, poor, in between and good and bad people. People from other countries that bad mouth America really don't have a clue, what regular every day life is like here. Such is life! There will always be bigots no matter where one is from.
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.
238016
Yes!  It's political correctness gone mad!  Everyone is so obsessed with p.u.s.s.y footing around all the minorities of the world and changing this and that so as not to offend their supposedly fragile sense of self worth.  It makes me mad as Hell to see all of the current beliefs, ideals and interpretations on our own perception of the the world messed with and changed in order to incorporate the views of the few.  We should all stick to what we know and believe in regardless of what others think.
736648
"Why does an Indian-american get more than a doctor ,or cop, or carpenter?"\n\nBecause this is a free country and any citizen is entitled to earn as much money as he/she can.\n\n"Most of his money(in most cases) gets spent on cocaine and limos anyway."\n\nThis is a bigoted, sweeping stereotype.\n\n\nFOLLOWUP:\n\nIn your details section, you said "These native amer. don't earn anything"\n\nThis is a bigoted, sweeping stereotype.\n\n\nThat's the second time you've confessed your blatant bigotry.  Well, at least you're honest; but really, now, once is more than enough.   Repeatedly announcing "I'm a bigot!" the way you do is probably not a good idea.  \n\nStill, they say that confession is good for the soul.  And if the soul is in really bad need of repair, as yours apprarently is, then perhaps repetition is just what you need.
588449
There will always be people who "hate" those who are different  from them.  The French and the English, the Blacks and the Whites.  It happens in many countries all over the world.  The Sunis and the Shiaas, the Democrats and the Republicans.\n\nSo it doesn't seem that it is necessary to specify "Americans" here.  As long as people have differences that they don't fully understand, there will be a level of discomfort and possibly hatred.\n\nAnd for the record, Americans ARE black people, hispanics, whites, and all others, so am I to assume that you really mean "Why do SOME WHITE Americans hate people who are not white?" (because you can't "hate on" someone.  That isn't how the verb works).
544715
Do you know what? I was just sat outside in the gorgeous sun shine thinking to myself.... I wonder why there are so many ignorant people who could still think inside their own tiny little mind that is it OK and even right, to think that another person could be worthless or somehow lower than themselves just because of the colour of their skin? It is absolutely crazy and so I have the same question as yourself..... why are these small-minded bigots allowed to post these offensive questions? They should in my opinion be banned from the site for life (or until the realise what an utter fool they are! However unlikely this outcome may be!!).\n\nTo all those who say - Oh it's all a matter of free speech - well yes you're right to a certain extent, it's just that I would rather be able to answer a question that's worth asking in the first place!
582278
You are stating a classic case of, "Damnned if you do and damnned if you don't." It's a type of bigotry. What's so terrible is it emotionally bullys you till you seek relief by going against what you really believe in. What you say for yourself is just as and more than inportant than everybody and their opinion. Somebody is always going to say something, no matter what you do. Women are like a private garden, where not just anybody should be able to come in and plant and pluck. Men carry seed, and when seed is scattered here and there and to the wind, we get wayward children. I say, "GROW UP AMERICA".
364305
What's new? It is a slippery slope when we tolerate other forms of racism and only get upsets when it visits us.\n\nLook, Americans have been attacking Arabs, Muslims, latinos, hispanics etc etc for years... people dont mind and let it pass because it doesnt affect them supposedly... until the racism comes visits them...
1102016
So Meececat, In a discussion about racism, your point is to show that you are an anti-Semitic bigot?? Interesting line of thought.
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.
306552
Okay, I must say that stupid responses by stupid people (American or otherwise) only gets people angry.  How do you people expect to earn any sort of respect from the other side if you say stupid things?  Now, on with the answer to your question.\n\nHowever, you will need to know a little about American history first.\n\nAmerica was founded as a Christian country.  Christian values include the freedom to do whatever you want, as long as it was morally okay with God.  However, as America became more technologically advanced and more "educated", we have become less dependent on God (and therefore have fewer morals).  The first and most important in American values now is that everyone should be free to do whatever they want, whenever they want.\n\nSo throughout American history, American has fought against countries and governments who oppress their people (Vietnam, Korea).  They also have fought against countries who threaten to harm others who have done nothing wrong (Germany, Japan, Italy in WWII).  American kind of became the world's policeman for freedom or "injustice."\n\nSo now, onto Israel.  America feels that Israel, which is a democratic nation, has been attacked and threatened by Arab countries.  America feels it must defend countries that are democratic, where people have freedom of choice.  That's why it has supported Israel.\n\nAnother example, American has said it would defend Taiwan if China were to take back that country.  China is communist.  Taiwan is a democratic republic.  However, China says that Taiwan is a rebel province.\n\nAmerica has said that North Korea is one of the "Axis of Evil" countries--but so far Korea has not threatened war with anyone.\n\nOn the other hand, Iran has said before that it supports Hamas, and said it wants to destroy Israel.  The US feels that they cannot allow Iran to have nuclear abilities because they do not trust that they will not use it against Israel.  And again, the US supports democracies, wherever they are.\n\nOf course, it is much more complicated than this, but that is the general idea.\n\nAs far as leaving Iraq, I don't think they can until there is stability in that country.  I don't think that will be anytime soon.  I think it was a huge mistake to go to war with Iraq.  There was no reason to go to war in Iraq.  They went to war in Iraq based on WRONG INFORMATION.  However, if America was just to leave without fixing it, that would make it worse than it is now.\n\nPolitics is very complex.  I know, you as a Muslim see things differently.  I know that Muslims have faced many atrocities too.  I can understand where you are coming from also.  As for something you can do, I really don't know though.  I suppose prayer is one thing.
500793
No, regardless of the monumental efforts some Americans apply to that goal, and some policies and laws that by themselves could make the world hate Americans, despite all that, people love peace, although peace will not endure, therefore, people do not hate Americans ( one has to realize that the term American also applies to inhabitants of the rest of the Continent which is called American continent)hence, not all people hate Americans only some. (ha)
589155
It is called bigotry.
799007
Yes, I live in a bigoted town off the Pacific Northwest Coast. I am guessing that the folks in your town are white; they are here too. They are in denial about their bigoted conduct even though they know they are wrong. \n\nI cannot wait to move to a more diverse larger area. I do look so forward to this day soon. I know there will be different problems I face in my new town but at least it will be a far cry from the constant bigotry and close-mindedness, ignorant backwards thinking town where I live now. This is truly hell on earth and as usual, they are white doing the damage and yet they don't want you to talk or distill their propensity to behave as jacksasses.\n\nBest thing for you is to research a new place to live like I have -- do this over the internet and call the town or write to those in that new town that you have decided first before you move there. Be sure it's a place where you will be happy -- happier. Living in a small bigoted town lends no growth but will only cause you to anger and you might just plot against them and do something you will regret, so plan, research, strategize and get out!\n\nGood luck.
112416
definitely. cant u see the offences & insults for: white, black, reddish ppl, asians, arabs, jews, muslims & even jesus himself? like, all the christians, us"the americans"  are wow or ew, all the jewishes are disgusting or all the muslims are terrorists or vice versa!