It is hard to face the fact that all over the world there are hundreds of thousands of people who hate the United States of America. On September 11th 2001 that hatred was expressed in a way that America will never be able to forget. September 11th, however, was an extreme example. The vast majority of people who hold to an anti-American view would never consider killing anyone. That does not change the fact that they hate America and the things that our country stands for. Anti-Americanism is not limited to only the middle east; it is extremely prominent in Latin America and South America as well. Even in Great Britain over 40% of the population has an unfavorable view of the United Staets.
In Venezuela, the president Hugo Chavez won the most recent election on a platform that consisted largely of anti-American principles. Similiar situations have occured in countries all over the world. Prime Minites Tony Blair has recieved a lot of political backlash at home and abroad for his support of the U.S. led war on terror. To protect American interests at home and around the world the United States has to recognize and work to stem the swelling tide of anti-Americanism. If we will work with international organizations, be considerate of the opinions of others when we shape our foreign policy, and become educated about other cultures and countries, then we will be able to take the first steps toward eradicating anti-Americanism
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I agree with you but rather than hundreds of thousands it is millions who do not agree with american policy. But Great Britain has been there almost every step of the way not that they are worse but to hate us they should not feel to good about themselves. We certainly do ignore what others around the world think and from what i have read many prominent political authors seem to look at american citizens as living in their little bubble without concern for the rest of the world.
Yeah. It's just that it's so hard to be an American and not be obnoxious! After all, we are the people who were encouraged to speak up since we were children. Hence we don't know when to shut our mouth.
lol. Its hard to blame the american people for ignoring foreign affairs because we are practically brainwashed to do just that. we've had a tv shoved in our face since four so how are we supposed to look away when we reach an age where our mind can comprehend political nature. I dont consider myself anti-american, although i am often accused of that, because we have been subjected to the media and advertising, if i thought we werent somewhat brainwashed than i may be anti-american.