My point is despite the political turmoil besetting our nation, it is still a relatively safe country and foreigners should really be encouraged to visit. Besides a normal tourist doesn't come to the Philippines to observe its political scenario. He comes to bask in the tropical sun and enjoy our fabulous beaches.

The Philippines is even safer than America. Why? First, because internal threats are already identified and well-defined in the Philippines. So, we only need to advise tourists to avoid certain high-risk areas, like for example regions where there are military operations. External threats are almost nill to our country, especially before US troops arrived to Zamboanga.

On the contrary, internal and external threats to America are very much blurred. No one knows where the enemies lurk and when they will attack again. Internally, there are lots of wackos carrying high-powered firearms in America. You will never know when the person next to you will flip out and start a shooting rampage like the DC-area sniping spree.
Externally, virtually all muslim nations hate America and it is impossible to tell when will those muslim extremist fuckers will carry out their attacks again.

You could be promenading one sunny day in the streets of New York, and the next thing you know is that a biological attack has been carried out. Or you could be shopping in WalMart, and right after you step out of the store, find yourself a target of a psycho ready to plant a bullet in your head.
Makata
Diliman Republic - Monday, December 16, 2002 at 11:10:54 (EST)

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