European cultural chauvinism vs. American multiculturalism by reader

Submitted by Meso (Singapore), Jun 5, 2006 at 04:53

'I would say the multicultural U.S. model offers more hope for a global world of cooperation and co-mingling, where difference are not threatening, and democratic freedoms allow each to celebrate their own traditions, arts, music, literature, religion and so on'

Good! Absolutely charming that you see how culturally conservative we are and how progressive you are. I am glad you see how the US model offers more hope for a global world of cooperation and co-mongling, since your country is the only one in the world where there still are inpenetrable ghettos. Sorry, wholesome, amicable and truly American communities. Communities where people are-through democratic freedoms- allowed to wrap their newborn in gang-colours, paint aztec or Murambe gods on their buildings and bodies, indoctrinate gestures and invented words into everyone, mount roofs armed with shotguns and AK-47s and keep watch from other 'tribes'. No other country in the world has gangs that mount up to 10000 members.

Finally, of course, there are the asians, who live in Chinatowns that can compete with most Chinese cities over their authenticity.

Get your gear straight, love. Your country is as progressive and welcoming as your customs' rectal examinations.

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