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To: TexKat
Which imho makes us (Americans) look bad.

Frankly, I think everyone (other countries and their citizens) already hate America. It's like some sort of nationalistic penis envy. Although, some minority might like us because they have relatives here, the rest never have and never will.

Also, I think the reason the Arubans, in particularly, hate us is they know they are dependent on U.S. tourism. There attitude is passive-agressive. They need our money, but they don't mind if Aruban men abuse American female tourists. It's similar to (but much worse than) the attitude that year-round residents of U.S. tourist locales have toward the summer residents and vacationers. Smiling on the outside, seething on the inside.

I hope the press steps all over Aruba, because Aruba is protecting is own.

220 posted on 07/05/2005 9:03:40 AM PDT by Dark Skies
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To: Dark Skies
Frankly, I think everyone (other countries and their citizens) already hate America.

Frankly I am not concerned about what or how other countries and their citizens feel about America.

Not only are these media talking heads misconsturing info to other countries, they are also doing to Americans as well. I don't know about or speak for anyone else, but I expect more than what I have been witnessing from some.

224 posted on 07/05/2005 9:12:36 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: Dark Skies

You can only be abused if you allow yourself to be abused. I have travelled all over the Caribbean and have never been abused. Women, actually everyone, should be responsible for their own safety and use their heads. We don't get to travel with SS or FBI agents taking care of us. If you can't accept that level of responsibility, then stay home.


226 posted on 07/05/2005 9:14:54 AM PDT by Trust but Verify
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