I can see how people come to form their opinion on the U.S. I cann see where they get their hate from how wasteful we can be,selfish,and non-appreciative. However, being a U.S. citizan I understand hwo people admire our diverse country and how everyone has the same rights

— J, M (9/17/2007)

America is a land that is currently divided in this age of paranoria. On both sides of the world, conflict and the seeds of distrust are sewn everywhere. Yes, the United States is a superpower that is corrupt to a degree, with a stubborn and "blazing guns" style president. The problem stems from the desire for America's need for oil and profit. But you also have to take into the account of the ignorance and sheer blindess of people on both fronts. Using God, or any diety that person worships, and justifying it in the name of that said diety i.e Bush using God as some great "Protector" or Muslims using "Allah" is no different. What people don't realize is that blind zealotry and general idiocy lie on both sides of the war. If people remeber these few words...Civilizations rise and fall, centuaries come and go..but in the end, people...people never change.

— Paul Lydon, Massachusetts (9/17/2007)

Though it seems that we Americans are ignorant on the basis of foreign politics and other worldly issues, some of these people have been taught to think this way about us. Maybe if they came to America and saw that we arent as "ignorant or naive" as they think we are, then that may change their perspective on us.

— Alyssa, Massachusetts (9/17/2007)

I think America is a great country but we are led by ignorant people.

— Me, Medfield, MA (9/17/2007)

I think people from other countries unfairly judge Americans, and think that everybody wants to go into war with Iraq. They catoragize Americans as one group of people who have the same beliefs.

— devin, MA (9/17/2007)

After hearing some of the sentiments expressed in these videos and the different entries, I can not say that I am suprised by some of the views people have. Whether I agree with them is a completely different story, but it does not suprise me when I read about the hate and displeasure people can have with the U.S. Living in America, I can not tell whether or not my views would be different if I lived outside the country. Despite this, if I try and put myself in the situations that these other people are placed in, I can't blame them for their displeasure with how the U.S. runs things.

— Drew, Massachusetts (9/17/2007)

I think that America is a great country, but we do have our share of problems. Our government gets us too involved with the problems of other countries which can be harmful for them and prevent them from finding a solution by themselves. It would probably benefit everyone if one country worked on solving their own problems before they intervene with another country.

— jill, MA (9/17/2007)

No contry is "better or worse" than any other countries, they just have different values. our country values weath and stauts, while other contries place value in family or education. These are not better values, just different. I was surprised by the how much Americans vote affect people from other contrys or continents. A word that many people use is ignorant, and I think this word is very fitting, because we don't know how much we affect other peopl

— Emily, Medfield MA (9/17/2007)

After reading many of the other comments, and viewing the videos in the "How they see us" section, I have come to realize that the United States has many problems that I was unaware of. We never take the time to slow down and think about what is going on, but instead rush through our busy lives, mainly focusing on ourselves. Our government also could spend some time trying to help other countries instead of fighting unnecessary wars.

— Jake, Medfield (9/17/2007)

Congratulations to the reporters and producers of these eye-opening videos! It really is important that we know how other people around the world feel, and there aren't enough forums like this, to help us learn. So keep up the good work in broadening our horizons. Thank you!

— Vicky, Suburban St Louis (10/7/2007)