I have traveled to other countries and have only found people that want to come to America, even in chats on line everyone is asking can I help them to come to America. We have the best form of Government other countries cannot blame the United States for their poverty, they should learn from the US on how to be more prosperous. When your country is led by communist or warlord, mafia and power hungry leaders, you have no other reason for poverty. I guarantee in all the countries questioned and listed, the government officials are not living in poverty, or their presidents or leaders. Prosperity starts with our bill of rights, If you want to change your world don't blame someone else do something about your own county.

— Kevin, North Carolina, USA (1/17/2008)

I think Americans are becoming more and more selfish. Americans view themselves as the number one superpower of the world and think of themselves not only as the best country of the world, but being American also implies some sort of superiority over the rest of the people. I do not think Americans are superior than anyone else in the world. On the contrary I think America is confronting a huge crisis of values and identity. If you contradict Americans in their ideas and their values; if you don´t share their thoughts and ideas, they become violent, they can impose their thoughts through violence. You can see that everyday in television and cinema. America this days means war. The American way of life is violence and imperialism. I am afraid of Americans.

— juan jose perez, Mexico (12/2/2007)

I HAVE BEEN THERE 7 TIMES, IF I WASNT ON A PENSION I WOULD GO AGAIN,I LOVE IT THERE, THE PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY,ALL NATIONALITYS,ITS CLEAN,ITS ALIVE,ITS NOT BORING AND MUNDANE,I AM NOT LOOKING AT AMERICA FROM A POLITICAL POINT,BUT AS SOME ONE THAT WOULD LOVE TO SPEND THE REST OF MY DAYS THERE,TO ME AMERICA IS LIKE CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY,I LOVE IT,I WOULD MOVE THERE IN AN INSTANT.

— MARGARET EGAN, MANSFIELD,NOTTINGHAMSHIRE,ENGLAND (10/21/2007)

Those interviewed showed such kindness toward the US. As greed is the greatest attribute of the richest countries, poorer countries seem so full of compassion... I think you can judge a nation by how it treats its minorities, not by its pride. I'm afraid that the great majority of Americans would not be able to show where these countries are on a globe. I think I expect too much in wanting the US to be an example of democracy internally and kindness towards other peoples of the world, rather than the nation of hatred that supports the dictators of the world.

— John James, Denver Colorado (11/12/2007)

It is logical and understandable that the rest of the world would be unhappy or even hate America, but the USA has always tried to resolve conflict and end disputes. No country is perfect in the pursuit of their goals.

— Carlo, United States of America (9/6/2007)

I believe that some of these people who are talking in the interview are jealous of the United States. They think that every citizen who lives here is dumb and does not care about the rest of the world which is unfair to us citizens who care about the neglected nations around the world. They cannot pretend they know what the United States is like based on the media, they are making judgments based upon what the see on the television.

— Mike Zappulla, Medfield, MA (9/6/2007)

Luckily for America we do not face some of the problems that other countries face such as poverty, disease, famine ect. Some people may say we neglect these countries and dont care but we do. I think some are a little envious and jealous, but that is bound to happen when you are a world superpower. Each and every country has an obligation to themselves before they have one to everyone else, so people may call us self centered but really we are looking out for everyone in our country. There are always to side to every argument, agree or disagree America is not perfect but we are not as bad as many critize us to be.

— matt baker, Massachusetts (9/6/2007)

Some people like the US and some people don't. You win some you lose some.

— Nicole, Medfield,MA (9/6/2007)

I think that the main issue with the U.S. is that the majority of the country doesn't think about the overall world. It is much easier to think about the everyday things like getting to a meeting on time and how to get around slowing down the day but with everyone thinking in such a fast-paced and even selfish manner, we lose sight of the world and how we effect it.

— Esther Babson, Medfield, MA (9/6/2007)

After watching the video from Lebanon on how they view America, I found myself surprised at some comments and agreeing/disagreeing with others. Many people mentioned how they thought of the U.S. as a "super power" and "very rich". One said how many people would like to live in America for its range of diversity. Another spoke of her anger towards American policies as a government. In many cases, the comments really reflected how the speakers likely have never visited America or have no direct contact. They were more "gossip" like, since it was all based on what they have heard in the news or what their opinions have formed into.

— Molly, Medfield High School (9/6/2007)