Beyond The News -- A Daily Commentary From Salem Communications

September 07, 2004

No Quick Fix for Anti-Americanism
--Michael Medved


In his presidential campaign, John Kerry promises single-handedly to rebuild the 
worldwide popularity of the United States. In so doing, he ignores the true depth of 
anti-American fanaticism. A June poll of Canadian teenagers shows over 40 percent who 
describe the United States as "evil"--a number that rises to 64 percent for French 
Canadians.

If so many youngsters in our neighbor to the north see America as "evil"--not just 
imperfect or misguided--it's unrealistic to expect that a simple change of 
presidential leadership will alter perceptions of the very nature of our society. In 
fact, anti-Americanism didn't begin with Bush and it won't end if Bush leaves office. 
Nearly 50 years ago, Venezuelan leftists attacked Vice President Nixon with rocks, and 
Reagan's anti-Communist policies drew millions of protestors to European streets.

As the dominant power on earth--militarily, economically and culturally--we'll always 
draw resentment from lesser nations, even if John Kerry wins the White House.


Michael Medved is the host of The Michael Medved Show. (http://www.michaelmedved.com/)




Additional Resources:
Eh, tu, Canada? [NY Daily News] 
(http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ideas_opinions/story/213478p-183826c.html)

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