L .comment-link {margin-left:.6em;}

Ramblings of a Misguided Blonde

A fun, relaxing place to rant, rave, highlight interesting finds on the web, and initiate discussion on topics large and small. You may not agree, but you won't be bored! Take a look, feel free to comment, and enjoy your stay. You will also find several resources for creating your own website, blog, and web identity.

Join Associated Content Check out my published content!
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Teen Hatred of the United States

This piece by Pam Meister really angered me. I will never understand how people could hate the United States, but rest assured that anti-Americanism is rampant on college campuses. I've personally experienced it on college campuses, but I won't go so far as to say that it is as bad in secondary schools as I didn't experience it at all (then again, 1999 was a very different time). Regardless, there is something deeply wrong in a society that encourages self-loathing. At least when Israel is used as an example, there is a case to be made that Israeli self-loathing stems from the international community. It may appear that self-loathing in the United States stems from the international community as well; however, I believe that answer to be too simplistic. We actively encourage self-loathing on a national level via the national media, the public school system (in many cases), and now, national politics. Ms. Meister does a good job trying to get to the bottom of the issues, and Dr. Helen follows up with her own comments. It is truly sad; this generation deserves better.

Pajamas Media » Blog Archive » Teens Who Hate America
Dr. Helen: How to turn the US into a Wonderland

Lindsey

Labels: , ,

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home


Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Photobucket