World Doesn't Want U.S. Values -- Leon Hadar, Real Clear WorldAmericans are once again surprised to learn that the rest of humanity doesn't always share their hopes and dreams - or even their basic set of values. Hence, in the aftermath of the massacre in Afghanistan of 16 people in the hands of an American soldier, some pundits have been trying to resolve what they consider to be a paradox of sorts.
While the accidental burning of Qurans by US government employees in Afghanistan last month triggered violent protests outside NATO (North Atlantic Treating Organisation) that took at least 29 lives, the intentional mass murder of Afghan civilians, including nine children in Kandahar on March 11 have led to a few and mostly peaceful anti-American demonstrations.
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My Comment: The focus of this article is rather harsh. While the world dos not want to embrace certain American values .... and I do not blame them .... it definitely does want to embrace others. In my travels around the world I have universally found people admiring and wishing to embrace American freedom, the entrepreneurial spirit, the educational opportunities, the business and economic freedoms and opportunities, and most important of all .... the freedom to voice your own opinion without fear of serious repercussions. My nationality is Russian and I have lived in China .... and trust me .... that is what makes America great in their eyes .... and they are right.
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