Ricky Martin Seeks End to Arab Stereotypes

AP ^ | July 25, 2005 | DALE GAVLAK

[ConservativeStatement]

AMMAN, Jordan - On his first visit to the Middle East, Ricky Martin declared he will try to change negative perceptions of Arab youth in the West.

"I promise I will become a spokesperson, if you allow me to, a spokesperson on your behalf. I will defend you and try to get rid of any stereotypes," the 33-year-old singer told youngsters from 16 mainly Arab countries at a youth conference on Monday.

The children, ages 14 to 16, expressed concern about being labeled as "terrorists" by the West.

[AmishDude]

So, Ricky Marting is trying to put an end to stereotypes.

You can't write this stuff.

[AmishDude]

Is it me or do they look like the Cosby Kids in that pose?

[RedMonqey]

American Arabs should do what their Japanese counterparts did after Pearl Harbour

Join the Army and FIGHT or use their skills as translators in the WOT.

When the Arabs start coming home with medals of Honor, I'll stop "sterotyping" them.







Much like your music, Mr Martin, slogans don't mean crap.

[hattend]

American Arabs should do what their Japanese counterparts did after Pearl Harbour

Join the Army and FIGHT or use their skills as translators in the WOT.

Agreed...just don't roll any hand grenades into your S2 tent and shoot those who come running out. (okay, he wasn't Arab but he was Muslim)

[MagnoliaB]

"I had no idea that the kaffiyeh scarf presented to me contained language referring to Jerusalem, and I apologize to anyone who might think I was endorsing its message," Martin said in a statement released Monday by his New York-based publicist, Ken Sunshine.

That's why he should Shut Up and Sing! What an idiot! Ricky will probably get 'Dixie Chicked'.

[RedMonqey]

Very True . He was WORSE. He was coward and A TRAITOR!