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Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE
Do you really mean it? So an immigrant can only speak up when praising his host nation but the minute he/she complains - GO HOME!?
What was it you said about perpetuating "the obnoxious, intolerant, and ethno-centric stereotype of the USA"?
If he lives and works there legally, pays his taxes like the rest of his coworkers do I see no reason why he shouldn't be able to speak up whether we agree or disagree with his message...
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AV8R, I agree with your posts as I perceive them as open minded and down to earth!
The rationale behind my post was to propose that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
As far as my immigration status in Norway, I have dual citizen ship as I was born here and moved to the USA at a very young age.
I live in a family owned home in Norway and commute to the UK where I work for the time being!
European countries rarely issue work visas based on a job offers, unlike the US which is a nation that encourages immigration and diversity!
Since its inception, people from all corners of the earth have been flocking to the USA in hopes of brighter futures. I have met people from all corners of this planet both on the flight deck and in other settings while living in the US!
Based on the fact that I am a dual citizen, I do feel free to express my views, which by the way should not be a criteria for such a basic right!
As AV8R points out, if you pay taxes and contribute to the society you live in, you have earned that right.
There is by the way, no shortage on negative comments about the US over here. I think its great that people feel they can express themselves, even if I happen to disagree with their views.
Now, having seen the other side of the coin, I do appreciate the USA even more!