My expectations for how the U.S. would be recieved abroad, is thati agree with what much of the people in the interviews have to say.

— Jack, Boston (9/17/2007)

I agree with some of the statements that have bee nade to a certain extent. but america cnt always be the bad guy.

— jeff, u.s. (9/17/2007)

I think that it is sad there is so much anti-Americanism in the world right now as opposed to our country's history where everyone wanted to come to America.

— Katie, Medfield, MA (9/17/2007)

I believe that most of what the people are saying is true. America is too cought up in Hollywood and what other "stars" are doing that it degrades from what America could be. I have never heard of other countries being so cought up in what is in fashion or style.

— S, MA (9/17/2007)

I just watched Video 2 from Venezuela and I think it's great to see that atleast SOME people outside of our country look up to us, and see us as an example to follow. It's refreshing to hear positive comments about our country compared to the usual negative ones about us being imperialistic, warlike, and arrogant. It's also interesting to hear that their views on the Iraq war are similiar to many of the US citizens view on the war as well.

— Candace, Medfield (9/17/2007)

I agree with most of the comments i heard. Some were very biased so I did not agree however there were some good points made. I feel that the US has an obligation on planet earth to be a leader and set an example for the rest of the world. They dont always do that and this is what stirs up trouble and controversy in the world.

— tim, medfield, ma (9/17/2007)

The war in Iraq is stupid but Americans know what they are doing. John Kerry would be the same lame duck as George Bush is right now had he been voted President of the United States.

— Hubert Humphrey, Minneapolis (9/17/2007)

Just because we are considered Americans doesn't mean we agree with everything the government does or that we think we are higher than other countries. We just agree with freedoms and respect for all and if people take that the wrong way i dont think there is anything we can do about it other than try to explain our beliefs.

— Sarah, MA (9/17/2007)

Olha, eu fico passada com os acontecimentos nos estados Unidos, deveriam ser flexiveis, amigos e humanitários...... thks !!

— Xuxa Lopes, Rio de Janeiro City / Brasilk (9/26/2006)

After living in the US for 14 years I can def. say that the country is not all what people say. I am very greatfull for the opportunities and my studies but I can say that many americans are not well enough educated about the country's interests. Thoughout history, the USA has been a country of selfish politics decision making. Look at Rowanda massacre, Holycost, Iraq, Guatamala, Chile, Argentina, Brazil all these countries needed US at one point in time, but when there was no interest for US they backout. DOnt tell me they are in some activity around the world because they want the Freedom of others or for the spread of democracy, because americans dont carry a true democracy, lies, only SELF INTEREST. YES they give more aid than any other nation, but aid many times in forms of guns and emunicion like to India to fight Pakistan. (Having one country fight another becomes easy to control). I think everyone should look at the book, Confessions of an Economic Hitman, but John Perkins. And lets stop blaming the goverment because who elected the president TWICE was the people, business people and those who doesnt do anything to stop this CAPITALISTIC MACHINE.

— Daniel , SP- Brazil (12/15/2006)