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[quote=MUDDIEDKNEES,285483]I think people just expect more of America, since it is the most powerful, richest, and most culturally influential nation. Like a local friend said when I asked him why the Chinese were so mad at CNN for the recent fumbles related to the Tibet protests considering that the local press (a.k.a propaganda machines) was a lot worse. He said, "It's because we expect more from foreign press."

I think Americans should take it as a compliment when people criticize America. To them, America represents an ideal.

About agent orange--it would be hard to prove without doubt that the pesticide is the cause of the deformities. However, what's more important than looking for proof is to remember that war brings out the worse in people. The fact that the pesticide was wantonly sprayed without thought that it could linger and affect generations of people (and wildlife) highlights this. The use of depleted  uranium in munitions used in Iraq is raising the same questions regarding the human capacity to lack foresight.[/quote]

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