fear-mongers...
I'm tired of them all. They usually don't know wtf they're talking about, but are quite (unethically) comfortable lying their ignorant lungs out.

My girlfriend and I are training through India this coming year, through Azerbaijan, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. We're going to see FOR OURSELVES that the people "on the ground" over there are as sweet and peace-loving as anyone else.

These poor people are under an unprecidented regime from the west and I'd be PISSED OFF TOO! Families killed without reason, homes burning... Think about that.
On the other hand, MOST of the people over there are today more interested in buying a puppy for their beloved son than kidnapping a white-skinned blonde to "get back"!

Right now I've got MAJOR GRIEF from my gf's family and others around us regarding their fears and anticipations.
I've lived in Kuwait for 5 years and am subsequently both familiar and very pleased with WHO ARABS ARE. They are a hospitable, well-educated, good-willed people who have no time for nonsense.
Unfortunately no one is hearing that. ...too much indoctrination from the f*king TELEVISION (root of all evil, eh?)...

Anyone who can take some time to correspond with me is more than welcome to.
I need someone - or something - to help me pacify these fearful people: my gf's mother specifically. We're going to take this trip either way, but I would feel happier if SHE felt happier, before we left.

I am asking for messages and stories of hope and joy from anyone who has BEEN THERE and SEEN IT FOR THEMSELVES.

Anyone who hasn't, who brings fear to my doorstep, can go swiftly "downstairs"... I'm tired of your sh*t. You're a PART of the evil war machine, just by the way you keep your mind.

We will walk in peace and love and joy, and I have NO DOUBT (call it faith?) that we will be received by the countries and the peoples in the same way.

Thanks. AJ