Got waylaid into a rather hostile political argument at lunch last week with a Chinese expat co-worker.
“What gives you the right to invade another country?” she demanded, referring to Iraq.
“Numerous violated and ignored UN resolutions,” I replied, though a better retort might’ve been, “That’s nice, coming from the occupiers of Tibet.”
People who live in Communist countries are a funny lot. They are quick to complain about the US but if you point out an error from their country, they are incredulous. They can’t fathom that anyone would dare to question their country. It is simply not allowed.
When religious groups knock on my door, I see the same treatment. I always start off by asking “What don’t you like about your church?”. Sometimes they leave skid marks.