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I forgot to this: I would like a response about whether the info is used for inteligence purposes or not?

Again pay attention to how when PC volunteers speak, there is always more focus on their own personal satisfaction, they rarely or never say in concrete terms what they achieved in the place where they were. Usually they use vague terms when  describing the experience words used: "communities" "a lot" "positive" "healthy" Tell us how: in examples and stories not just vague terms. Don't say results, say what it is...and how

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I came from an Arab country. here is what a lot of people think of Peace Corps volunteers: although the volunteers themeselves have good intentions, all the info they collect and send in form of reports or other is used the US government for inteligence purposes...

The second idea is, we need to stop claiming that PC helps people of the world, it helps Americans learn new thing and get excited but their impact where they go is almost inexistent. How are you going to help youth to integrate in a society you yourself don't know ( I am refering to the lady in Bulgaria) Americans struggle having their own youth in Ghettos integrated in society...It's doubtful they can achieve that abroad...

I remember one PC volunteer in the past telling that she thaught kids in remote areas in Africa to build a garden...It sounded to me like something out of Kafka...total disconnect...do you think the children in Africa care about gardens the way suburban people do here???

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Hello Folks!

It's ISlam NOT  I-Z-lam

In other words: The S is an S as "Must" or "Sister"

It's not a Z as in Zerba

so again iSSSSlam not iZZZlam!

And MuSSSlim not Muzzzlim!

Thanks! it's just annoying to keep hearing the Z sound... 

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I am not a Marujuana smoker but I don't understand what the problem is, why do American people always feel like they have a say in other people's life...why can't America get rid of this Parent feeling. People don't make as much noise about cell phone use while driving although it has been proven that it's more dangerous to other people.

I quote Ben Harper here "

"If you don't like my fire, don't come around

my choice is what I choose to do
and if I'm causing no harm
it shouldn't bother you"

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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