Come on

All these complaints I've read above are present in each and every country. Americans have a corrupt government. As much as people might try to cover it up, the rich get away with a lot, just as the rich Kuwaitis do. I'm not saying its right! I believe you do something wrong, you should suffer the consequences no matter who you are or where you're from.

I've been fortunate enough to live in many different countries and experienced many differnt cultures, but I'm still happy to call Kuwait my home. No country is perfect. Australians are quite racists. If you're an Arab, theyll either think you're a terrorist or that you plan to take over their country, Asians are treated like shit and they believe that they plan to take over their countrie as well. The sentence I've heard coming out of most Australians in the 7 years I've lived there was 'go home!' Anyone who has a different faith or different cultures is ridiculed. Look at the way they treat the aboriginals.

It's ridiculous that I'm seeing so many people claiming they hate Kuwait because of their experience with a few people. I'm not saying that some Kuwaiti's aren't rude to foreigners, although I have never seen them being rude to westeners.
I find it quite disgusting that most of the Kuwaitis who posted to stand up for our country spoke about how much money they have. Sadly this is what its come down to, and we may end up loosing our culture due to it. My family is wealthy but I'm sorry I dont need a chopard watch, or a ferrari. I'd rather own something that I like then something someone else will like and see how expensive it is. And before you start saying this is all we do, look at the rich in your country. The celebs buying their dogs a louis vuitton bag.

And for those complaining about Kuwaitis not being good to the poor, when did you stop what you were doing to help one of the homeless in your great country. America has more homeless people than Kuwait does. I dont think I have seen a homeless person in Kuwait. Have you ever personally taken one of them to your home and helped them settle themselves some place? I didn't think so. And I don't understand why you'd expect it from someone else.
We've had maids in my family, and I must say we've never treated them badly. They spent years with us and were treated like family. Even after they left whenever theyd call asking for help with money because a family member is ill, my parents have sent over money for them. They have never refused anyone help. And I hope that many Kuwaitis will do the same and those foreigners who have been insulting my country to think about the good things and bad things that theyve experienced in every country theyve been to.
Oh and to tarek, doesnt that tell you something about the europeans you've met? That they're willing to judge an entire country theyve never even visited?! Now that's what I call racist. If anything, you shouldve been looking at them with disgust.
And yes we definately need more libraries and museums. Its quite sad they they plan to open yet another mall but cant find the time to emphasise the importance of education to the children.

Abeer A 01 Jul 2008, 06:03 - Report