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Don’t Hate America Because of the Protests
A message to those who’ve lost hope in America due to Covid-19
It’s no news that Covid-19 has been shacking the world. Negative thoughts and behaviors are happening in every corner of the globe. America is, as always, in the center of it all.
Most people are following guidelines but the protests are becoming larger and stronger, provoking anger in many. Myself included. Some, as Tom Kuegler, even fall out of love with America.
I believe, however, that America isn’t all that bad. Even though it isn’t all that great either.
There are flaws everywhere
5 years ago, I came to Japan hopeful for a better life, a better environment. After all, the country is most known for its people caring for each other and following rules, and for its safety. But guess what I didn’t think I’d find but still did? Racism.
Every country has its flaws. In some countries, they are easier to find, but in others, they are underlying.
Covid-19 has brought to light every country’s flaws:
- The protests to “regain their freedom” and against “the tyranny” in America
- The enormous groups who went to parks the weekend before the lockdown in France…
