Oh, come on, don't be a nitwit. Whois says you're in _Arlington,
Virginia, in the United States_. Now which do you think is safer, staying
at home, or going to Nepal for the same period of time? Let me guess; you
have a television, you think Thailand is full of prostitutes, you think
Russia is full of gangsters, and you've never actually been to any of
those three countries. Am I right? Free clue: go look at the numbers.
You have my abject apologies, of course, if you're actually Canadian.
For everybody else, yes, I know I'm being grouchy. I just find this kind
of behavior incredibly offensive; this kind of reality-defying jingoism is
one of the most embarassing things about being identified as an American
while travelling. Happy Thanksgiving.
-Bill
For everybody else, yes, I know I'm being grouchy.I just find this kind
of behavior incredibly offensive; this kind of reality-defying jingoism is
one of the most embarassing things about being identified as an American
while travelling.Happy Thanksgiving.
Just to add on what Bill said, I've been to Nepal for a month, I think
it's the most beautiful place I've ever seen so far anywhere in the world
(and yet so much remains to be seen). Also, the people there are nice,
helpful, peaceful (yes, I know they have inner turmoil right now) and the
whole mentality is way different than any of us have been brought up upon.
Even if it weren't for SANOG, it is a place well worth visiting, IMHO. I
may be way off, but the way I see it, there is so much to see in this
world, and such a short life, why not use it...
enjoy SANOG,
--Ariel