At 08:00 AM 2/22/2003 +0000, you wrote: >I've done a lot of world traveling in the past.Im an American who was >overseas for 4 years.I never felt threatened and I've traveled to some >pretty hairy places. >Most places in the world are much safer than the SF bay area.In some Sf >neighborhoods I watch my back because I know 4 people who have been brutally > attacked from behind.One woman I know required 2 years of recuperation. >An asian man was shot and killed in Oakland last month because the wilding >gang was targeting asians whom they think "carry more cash". >A Japanese student was killed in Texas by a homeowner.The kid entered the >house thinking it was his friends party,and didn't understand the term >"freeze".It was a misunderstanding ,but I wonder if he were white would he >have been shot. > There have been several cases of homophobic murders in the press recently. >A black man was dragged to death behind a pickup truck a few years back by >racists. >There was an incident where the police murdered an unarmed African American > who was reaching for his wallet. >This is a very violent country.Guns make it more volatile.(Im personally not >against guns, but they are a large factor.) >Anyone who denies that the right wing controls the country is >mistaken.Remember we have a Republican President ,Congress ,and Supreme >court.The NRA is right wing, and supports right wing politicians. >My advice to foreigners visiting the USA is, watch your back. >KenK > > BEWARE! Normal probability does not apply to visitors to the U.S. Play the lottery. You are very likely to win but there is a very good chance you will be struck by lightning or a meteoroid and won't be able to spend the winnings. AZ Build a Lookaround! The Lookaround Book. http://www.panoramacamera.us
