The World Loves to Hate the United States
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By :
Ruca Martin
Submitted
2008-11-13 12:54:56 |
Why is the U.S. the most loved and the most hated country in the world at the same time?
It is the country that people love to hate because of its wealth, power, kindness and resilient spirit. Although the United States of America is often criticized, when there is a problem, they are usually the ones other countries come to for help.
With their country known as one the world’s “super powers,” Americans often come under fire for being wasteful, arrogant, wealthy and opinionated. Their democracy affords them freedom of speech and religion, the right to bear arms and to vote for their government leaders.
In many countries, speaking one’s mind may get someone imprisoned, executed or deported by their government. In the United States, people are expected to share their opinions. The only retaliation they probably face is a counterpoint from someone else. They say whatever they want with few repercussions. For this reason, Americans are often seen as opinionated and arrogant.
Having one’s own opinion is seen as a threat to the government or politicians in other places. For example, where one religion is required to be followed by everyone, Americans choose their religions based on personal faith and belief, not on mandate. Christianity is frowned upon in fundamentally Muslim countries. Because so many Americans are Christian, they are seen as the devil incarnate and are hated for it.
With the ability to think and express freely comes open commerce. Although the American economy is suffering somewhat now, food, clothing and shelter still abound in the U.S. while people in many third-world countries are starving and have no means to protect themselves from the elements.
The U.S. is also one of the highest in consumption of the world’s natural resources per capita. This backs the argument that Americans are wasteful. Consumers are famous for wanting the biggest and the best they can have for their dollars. However, this image is really only portrayed on television and sometimes by wealthy tourists abroad. Anyone that thinks Americans truly live as their network shows “The Young and the Restless” or “Desperate Housewives” has no concept of reality whatsoever.
America’s prosperity is cause for hatred from those who don’t have it. However, when other countries are struck with disaster, the United States is usually the first country to step forward with assistance to their critics.
The U.S. military flies in with aid when allowed, such as food, medicine and supplies donated after tidal waves destroyed villages in Indonesia, mud slides ravaged Haiti and earthquakes leveled parts of China.
America is seen as a safer place to live, as well. Although they “hate” Americans, foreigners send their children to study and learn at U.S. universities and play sports at their state-of-the-art facilities.
Millions of refugees each year try to sneak across the borders of America, the “land of opportunity.” One family member will earn a living in the States and send money home to those who can otherwise barely afford to survive.
So although the U.S. appears to be the most hated country in the world, it is also loved at the same time. |
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For more information on the United States of America, visit http://www.microblogusa.com/
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