There a moments in life that can never be replaced. Years later you will look back at these moments with a smile. It is moments such as these that will get you through the tough times. They are moments in which you use to compare all other moments in your life against. Without these moments you could not make it through the rough times. They are moments that are paramount and vitality important to have.
Now imagine that some jackass robs you of these moments. Pretend that during the creation of these spiritual moments some inconsiderate (ethnic slur) arrives in your vicinity disregarding everyone but himself and his group. This is done by needlessly honking car horns, by blasting ear bleed (ethnic slur) music, and shouting in some crazy (ethnic slur) language. Keeping in mind that this is all done in an area where noise is supposed to be limited. This is an area where people come to enjoy and listen to nature. I cannot listen to the snap and pop of a blazing campfire and enjoy my beer with my closest friend while the previously mentioned (ethnic slur) music is echoing through my head.
I hate to be racist or even to stereotype people, nor do I like to label people or needlessly group people together, I have always believed the old saying: “When in Rome, do as the Romans.”
In Japan you would see me use chop sticks, eat rice, and learn Karate. While in India I would eat curry, put a red dot on my wife’s forehead, work in a call center, and watch people play flutes at snakes in wicker baskets. While in Afghanistan or Iraq I might try shooting a few infidels and wave around anti-American flags. In Mexico I would drink Tequila and get stupid drunk, all the while sporting a bandanna and taking lots of naps. While in Pakistan I could stop bathing and learn to drive a taxi. Being a Canadian, I do as all Canadian’s do, I drink Canadian beer, live in an Igloo and work as a lumberjack.
Of course the above paragraph is full of stereotypes, depending with whom you speak they may or may not agree. The point that I am making is this: If I was to live or visit a foreign country I would not force my customs and culture upon the native inhabitants. I would try my best to blend in and respect the native people. I would assimilate to the customs and culture of the country I was currently in. Why do people visit or live in my country and force their customs and culture upon me, then say I am racist if I don’t agree with them? I did not ask you to visit me. They must have left their country for a reason that had something to do with customs or culture, why bring it here and expect a change to occur?
Don’t Let The Terrorists Win. Go to their country and ignore their customs and culture. When the locals get mad you can whip out that race card. We all have one stuffed up our sleeves.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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