Land of the Free

From As'ad Abu Khalil: David Barsamian recounts his return to the United States following an overseas stay in "anti-American" countries:

"Where have you been," he asks. He's looking at my customs declaration and passport that clearly show I've been to Lebanon, Syria and Egypt.
He said rather sneeringly, "Don't you know those are anti-American countries?"
"I only met friendly and generous people," I told him.
"Weren't you afraid? Don't you know it's dangerous over there?"
I repeated my first answer.

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