Does this mean I'm a bad person?

Question

Ok so im going on a vacation with my parents to washington dc and i live in toronto but one of my friends, he is into politics and stuff like that said that if i go to the usa, im a bad person because its supporting them because the usa is evil, like he is a political activist and he doesnt like the usa and he said he wont be my friend if i go on a trip to washington with my parents .... also, im half indian (my dad was born in india) and my friend said indians aren't allowed into the us or w/e

so yeah, i just want to know, is it bad if im going to visit DC? i dont want to go and feel guilty about it so i need your opinions please, thx

Answer 1

Your friend if full of c**p is what he is. What does he mean Indians aren't allowed in the US?  That's the stupidist thing I've ever heard of.  He's wrong on all accounts, the USA isn't evil. Indians are allowed ofcourse into the US as we have large communties of Indians living already in the US. ESPECIALLY in places such as Maryland, Washington DC itself, New Jersey, New York, etc.

He just sounds like he's either either really misinformed or he just doesn't like America in general for some reason. It has to do whatever screwed up politics he's into but NO! you're not a bad person. Go where you want to go and while in Washington D.C. have fun!

Answer 2

Ignore what your friend said. He is probably just jealous because he can't come. And no you are not a bad person

Answer 3

Don't give into to your "friend's" blackmail.  They have no right to hold your friendship hostage because you are going on a family holiday and you should tell them that as some of the other posters have said.  DC can be a little dull (very dull) for young people with all the musiums and things, (I like that stuff so I had a blast when I went there).  Enjoy your time with your family because soon enough you will be out on your own and have a good trip to DC and safe home.

BTW bring your friend something back make them feel like c**p for being such a jerk.  :)

Answer 4

your friend is a moron

Answer 5

Although you have Indian Ancestry, you are a Canadian Citizen.  Even your dad who was born in India - if he is living and working in Canada probably is a Canadian Citizen by now.  It is more work to get into the US as a Indian Citizen than a Canadian Citizen, but not allowed in is exaggerating.

You are not a bad person.  If your friend is a real political activist he would see that your trip is a good time to go and see how the average American is like and change their opinions one voter at a time.  To say all the US is evil is racist.   Americans your age didn't vote for the people who do bad things, a lot of Americans your age don't even know some of the bad things their country does.  If you have a chance to meet them and find out who they are, and make friends and try to let them know how your friends back home feel about Americans and why, you are making a better world.

Talk to your friend and let them know you feel they are being unreasonable.  And that you would like some more information on their opinion so you can be convincing in a conversation while in Washington.

Answer 6

If your friend can't like you for who you are, then he/she is no friend of yours.  It sounds like he is very closed-minded.  Open-minded people embrace all cultures and all aspects of people for their general goodness.  

Another thing - remind your friend that every time they pick up the telephone, he/she has an American to thank for inventing it.  

Good luck to you and your friend! (and I hope you enjoy the USA)

Be careful in DC though....it's a pretty bad neighborhood just outside of the city.

Answer 7

have fun on your trip it does not matter what back ground you come from or what color your skin is your always welcome in the usa. and as for your friend he is not much of a friend if he is acking like that just because he believes everything is evil does not mean you do. do feel bad about going with you family and have fun seeing d.c

Answer 8

Your friend is a liar. Indians are allowed into the USA and there is a lot of immigrants from India who live in the USA, especially in the Maryland - DC - Northern Virginia area. Anyone is welcome to immigrate / visit the USA as long as they do it legally.

Your friend is probably one of those teenagers who thinks he knows everything about how the world works by watching a conspiracy video on You Tube. If he said he won't be your friend simply because you're going to visit the US, he's an idiot and isn't worth your time.  

Answer 9

Your friend's political views are his own business. Unless you have informed yourself of the facts and have come to the same conclusions, you need to disregard what he is saying to you.

Your friend has NO RIGHT to hold your friendship to ransom over something that he personally believes. Everyone has differing viewpoints, but real friends accept those differences. Real friends do not blackmail.

Answer 10

if your friend said that to you then he is not a real friend......you go to the US with your family and have a great time   you are NOT a bad person

Answer 11

Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Your friend general towards the USA sucks.  and he is lying to that Indians are not allowed here. Come on down with your parents hav lots of fun and when you return let him know you had a great time. Who cares to have a friend like that anyways...

Answer 12

It sounds like you need to get a new friend.

He or she is an idiot.

Answer 13

Zegirl, you are a very good person, so you know that all people are children of God no matter what their country is.  It is also untrue that the US is evil.  I invite your friend to debate me at [e-mail] and I will be glad to defend my country against his accusations.

Answer 14

Your friend sounds like a goof.  Even if he doesn't agree with the US government (and who does, by the way) it doesn't mean that the American people or the country itself are not worth visiting.  

The US is very much worth the visit.

Answer 15

You're friend is jealous. There are tons of Indian people in the US, and lots of people live there that aren't evil or bad people. Ignore him, he's a loser.