why so angry?
The series of recent unfortunate events in Mumbai, India and the horrific loss of nearly 200 people have really struck me, with anger, but also confusion. Angry that people, humans, 
could really do such a thing; take innocent lives in the mass. Confused as to why, and who would do such a thing.
From several witness reports, it has been reported that the terrorists initially yelled out a command for anyone who was British or American to step forward. The attacks were carried out at a couple of high-end hotels where mostly foreigners were staying, a Jewish community center, and a popular café. Obviously, foreigners, and by foreigners, Westerners, were targeted here. 
What is it that makes Westerners so hated? This wave of “west-hate” (a phrase that I just coined right now) has become very rampant since Al-Qaeda hit the U.S. in 2001, and while it is madness, there is method to it.
The western culture has spread so rapidly and so extensively into other parts of the world, and it influences masses of people. This includes television, movies, fashion, and even social customs or dialectic lingo. All these facets of the western culture bring also values and morals that westerners hold dear to their hearts, and these may not be in agreement with other cultures.
Perhaps it is jealousy? Jealous of the success that western nations have experienced, in terms of power, money, fame? Perhaps it is because of the large role that the U.S. especially, has in the affairs of several other nations; perhaps they view this as a “putting your hands where they don’t belong” type of situation?
Why do they hate us?
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I feel that the reason that the reason for the Middle-East’s (primarily) hate for us, is due to religion. This comes in two parts however. It is easy to see why religion in the traditional sense is a tension point between these two different areas of the world. Christianity (Americas primary religion), and Islam have not mixed well since the crusades. While there is nothing wrong with either religion, and neither should be compared to the other, there are always radicals who I feel take religion a bit to far. I have no problem with people being passionate about their religions, however it is those few people who are willing to kill to get their message across that stir up the problems. Secondly, I think that the entire American religion of capitalism and greed is the other half of the problem. While these nations are primarily capitalistic themselves, many of them despise our apparent obsession with money and success. I think this is an unfortunate obsession of ours, but hey who am I to judge; I want to be as successful as the next person. The problems arise when globalization spreads its influences in unwanted ways across the world. An example is McDonalds. I. Hate. That. Company. Id be pissed off to if I felt that Ronald McDonald and his shitty burgers were ruining my culture. This is one of the things I hate about globalization, and one that I feel is causing most of the anti-western sentiments. Our habit of taking cultures and forcing ourselves upon them. Bottom line is that I feel that globalization, not so much of religion, but of culture, that is the primary reason for their hatred. I know that I skipped over the entire issue of our government having a hand in other nations affairs, however I will rant about that on someone else’s blog. Goodnight.