tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951294855763713811.post4739967541586583190..comments2023-11-05T01:31:01.562-07:00Comments on Juleen and Joe's Aventuras del Mundo: Sympathizing with ThievesJuleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781133591936594583noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951294855763713811.post-8485252703416594712009-12-15T13:30:59.914-08:002009-12-15T13:30:59.914-08:00I am going to react to this even though it means I...I am going to react to this even though it means I'll be busted... you will know that I haven't been staying in touch with the blog(s).<br /><br />It's interesting to read these perspectives about our foreign policy. I don't want to appear defensive. I am sure that we've errored in many ways. However, this guy I know always reminds me there are at least 12 sides to every story. <br /><br />I'm proud that we decided to get involved when the North Koreans decided to push out democracy in Korea. I would think that Koreans would consider this when evaluating how they feel about Americans. It should also be considered when trying to determine the "error of our ways".<br /><br />I really don't know why Reagan decided to send aid to El Salvador. Maybe sometime I'll try to read both sides of this story as well.<br /><br />Over time, we've inherited the role of world's policeman for democracy. That's bound to ruffle some feathers. I'm not convinced that these issues are easily divided into "right" and "wrong". <br /><br />Our system allows us to vote our opinions and then hope those who receive the most votes use good judgement. The system of checks and balances means that no one can be singled out for credit or blame. If we don't like the path we are on, we demonstrate this with our vote. <br /><br />Its good that you have broadened your perspectives by traveling to places that are impacted by our foreign policy. It's always tough to get opinions without bias; whether at home or abroad. Your knowledge should help us continue the debate and search for the best path. <br /><br />Just trying to keep the conversation lively.Dutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107689451887688244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951294855763713811.post-76934099410945178232009-11-11T14:23:54.969-08:002009-11-11T14:23:54.969-08:00Award to Jenni for the deepest post yet! Bravo ch...Award to Jenni for the deepest post yet! Bravo chica. <br /><br />The past was likely worse, but, sadly, it seems that politics still heavily affects the US´ foreign policy. E.g. overlooking Chinese human rights abuses, because of their economic and military might. Perhaps its just pragmatism???Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10667318184745344398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951294855763713811.post-73916907640568053052009-11-11T10:00:02.232-08:002009-11-11T10:00:02.232-08:00You know, I see and am affected a lot by the idea ...You know, I see and am affected a lot by the idea of American foreign policy here in the RoK, like I imagine you are there. A few friends and I were talking about it just tonight, discussing about how much more we remember the people who instantly think dislike when they think of us because of the misguided past and present "world power USA thinking" of the past 50 years or so. Understandably, the regular reaction of a citizen here isn't a big reaction --- a wegukan (foreigner) isn't a totally new sight for a hankookan (korean). The majority of the time, we aren't greeted or 'seen' for more than an extra second or two.. And yet, the image that sticks is the people that roll their eyes, that point, and that yell at us [totally doesn't happen often]. It is what we remember. But sometimes this is good for us, right? <br /><br />Well, I think so.<br /><br />The atrocities of the past -- too many to count, but too horribly rememberable to forget -- are most times colored with personal experience by the locals. They are too willing to love you for what you are, the money you bring, and [let's hope] individual personality.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333071118454220957noreply@blogger.com