You know, I like what Matt, Markharf and Stephen have said, especially the bits about the people being good and govts being the problem. For example, the Syrians are noted for their friendliness as are the US citizens, at least in my experience. Iranians are well known for kindness. But their govts all stink IMO. I liked the guy who said he'd visit Israel if he wasnt blocked from visiting Palestine. Thoughtful responses, something which may be increasingly rare.
On the other hand, Ang Sang Su Shi (spelling wrong here) of Myanmar/Burma has asked tourists not to visit there as it supports the vicious junta who deposed her democratically elected govt.
So it requires some thinking about where you travel - the whole point of this thread. You make your choices based on awareness, if you have any.
Thanks to Chris for his posts from the home of Mickey Mouse in Disneyland, where he is on holiday, but maybe just a tad off topic?  He did mention that I think.
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