Local experience
By Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
Australia
August 18, 2018 5:59am CST
I have always wanted to visit USA. Not only is it a beautiful country with really iconic sites but I am excited to see my families and friends there and get to see them in their second home country. But we always see in the media all the problems confronting the country and sometimes that is all you know about the country. My partner doesn't see the fascination for US saying that it's not safe because of the shootings, racism, terror threats, etc. He even drags into the conversation the issues on health care even if it will not affect me directly being just a tourist (I presume?). So my question is, is the local feel not as bad as it is portrayed in the media? Or is my partner's feelings too biased? or warranted.
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4 responses
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Aug 18
That's ridiculous that the US isn't safe. We have issues like any other country and no more or less dangerous than other countries. What issues about healthcare? Obamacare solved all.
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@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
18 Aug 18
True. What country doesn't have its share of problems right? And of course it's ridiculous to think that the things we see and hear on TV and the news represent the whole country.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
18 Aug 18
if, when you visit the us, you'll be staying with people you know and they'll be taking you around, then i'm sure you'll be safe and enjoy your time.
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@anamika161088 (11866)
• India
18 Aug 18
I think media always highlights the negatives of places and not the positives
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@KOLAMsegaran1 (4137)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
30 Dec 18
I Just Want To Say Happy New Year, Have a nice day
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