Why do we as Americans accept bashing?

Allheart · #1 Jan 30, 2008, 12:42 AM

I honestly and sincerely ask this question. When people from other countries hold “discussions” on OUR Country and it is in a negative light…..why is that okay? Furthermore, why would Americans join in on the “discussion”.

My feeling on this is, regardless if the points are accurate or not, is it not the highest form of disrespect to opening “discuss” and sometimes with great animosity, areas of our country, knowing Americans will see and view? I for one think it is insensitive and I also find it unacceptable.

If the discussions were initiated with a sincere gesture of seeking understanding, that would be different. On the flip side, I would find it just as disrespectful, if Americans time after time after time, bashed, pointed out, areas of concern, of other countries’ practices, Government, leaders and such in a negative light on the same consistent basis that is done to our Country.

If Americans wish to discuss our Country and the areas in need of improvement, that is their right and illustrates Freedom of Speech.

I do not mean any of this harshly but I think we as American’s give an impression and perhaps a false impression, that anything goes.

I respect, in some cases, admire and have a deep interest in learning about other countries and the people that make their particular country unique, special and incredibly interesting, I am only asking for the same level of respect in return.

I know I don’t have to participate or read or enter in a discussion, but I just need to make my point of view heard that……This American, finds it to be unacceptable, rude and disrespectful.

Thank you for reading my view - It actually does come from the heart. I love my country,
for all that it is, I am proud and grateful. It is a great country, but it is a great country, one of many. I do not feel superior to any other country, I just love the country in which I was born.

I truly am so incredibly curious as to how others feel about this.

magprob · Jan 30, 2008, 01:03 AM

magprob · Jan 30, 2008, 01:06 AM

magprob · Jan 30, 2008, 01:10 AM

Allheart · Jan 30, 2008, 01:11 AM

Marydoll · Jan 30, 2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Allheart

I honestly and sincerely ask this question. When people from other countries hold “discussions” on OUR Country and it is in a negative light…..why is that okay? Furthermore, why would Americans join in on the “discussion”.

My feeling on this is, regardless if the points are accurate or not, is it not the highest form of disrespect to opening “discuss” and sometimes with great animosity, areas of our country, knowing Americans will see and view? I for one think it is insensitive and I also find it unacceptable.

If the discussions were initiated with a sincere gesture of seeking understanding, that would be different. On the flip side, I would find it just as disrespectful, if Americans time after time after time, bashed, pointed out, areas of concern, of other countries’ practices, Government, leaders and such in a negative light on the same consistent basis that is done to our Country.

If Americans wish to discuss our Country and the areas in need of improvement, that is their right and illustrates Freedom of Speech.

I do not mean any of this harshly but I think we as American’s give an impression and perhaps a false impression, that anything goes.

I respect, in some cases, admire and have a deep interest in learning about other countries and the people that make their particular country unique, special and incredibly interesting, I am only asking for the same level of respect in return.

I know I don’t have to participate or read or enter in a discussion, but I just need to make my point of view heard that……This American, finds it to be unacceptable, rude and disrespectful.

Thank you for reading my view - It actually does come from the heart. I love my country,
for all that it is, I am proud and grateful. It is a great country, but it is a great country, one of many. I do not feel superior to any other country, I just love the country in which I was born.

I truly am so incredibly curious as to how others feel about this.

Think that you just answered your own question there!

Allheart · Jan 30, 2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Marydoll

Think that you just answered your own question there!

No, Marydoll, I do not mean Americans, I mean people NOT from this country freely basing us.

Marydoll · Jan 30, 2008, 01:17 AM

Im Irish and I think That Ive have Freedon of speech too.... ?

Allheart · Jan 30, 2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Marydoll

Im Irish and I think That Ive have Freedon of speech too.... ?

To Bash America? Do you live here? Are you an American?

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I am not saying that all people do not have a right to say what they choose, I am just saying that I find it rude, unacceptable, and disrespectful. Just as I would if an American continously openly said negative things about another country without any regard to the audience and with zero respect.

Marydoll · Jan 30, 2008, 01:29 AM

No Im not american, I dont live there.

Im Irish I have a right to my Opinion. I dont agree with anything that The american Goverment has done with years. I think that America looks out for its own and thats about it...

What good has america ever done in the world??



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