Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Oz
 Go you independant scholarly thinker you! They've got you hook, line and sinker buddy.  |
Should I not be worried? I'm sure as hell not trying to set Americans up as martyrs, but this is a time where it's definitely NOT good to be American overseas, and this is because of the blanket American stereotype, not for anything the individual has done as a person. Even in Australia I'm sure there's quite a bit of anti-American sentiment going around (I've even seen some on AF
).
This sentiment has even been brought to America's shores. (i.e. 9/11) The chances of me ever being caught in a terrorist "incident" is remote, I know, but it's still something that sticks in your mind.
So what do you mean by the above quote? The terrorists have us "hook, line, and sinker"? That was their goal, yes, to cause civil unrest and a general fear in the populace. Should we NOT be affected? Just continue on as before, travelling overseas?
I think the world's view of Americans has changed, forever.