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June 12, 2008

Peace.

I recently read this and thought it was extremely interesting.  One of my possible post college plans had included the Peace Corps, but I never followed it through because I was afraid of being "that" American: the one that crusades around the world trying to fix problems that we actually are, at least partially, at fault for creating.  So I didn't.  And after reading the intro to Alternatives to the Peace Corps, I'm quite happy that I chose not to.  I'm sure it would have been an awesome learning experience, but especially considering the continuing events coming from our superiors, I'm happy not to be even more associated with the U.S.'s foreign policy.

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'that' American? Who thinks or says such things. When it comes to acting upon a conviction that leads you anywhere to help a fellow human, you just do it. Courage, and bravery are the only things missing here.

Anyone ignorant enough to look and respond with a 'that' American view should simply be ignored and left be.

Hasn't anyone (namely your mom or dad) encouraged you to be brave yet?

I say "reconsider that conviction"!

=)

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