"Ricky Martin Seeks End to Arab Stereotypes"

[GreenPartyVoter]

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - On his first visit to the Middle East, Ricky Martin declared he will try to change negative perceptions of Arab youth in the West.

"I promise I will become a spokesperson, if you allow me to, a spokesperson on your behalf. I will defend you and try to get rid of any stereotypes," the 33-year-old singer told youngsters from 16 mainly Arab countries at a youth conference on Monday.

The children, ages 14 to 16, expressed concern about being labeled as "terrorists" by the West.

"I have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered 'losers,' drug traffickers, and that is not fair because that is generalizing," said Martin, who was born in Puerto Rico.

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20050725/D8BIG5D80.html

[dhinojosa]

1. Living la vida tolerance.....

Good 4 him.

[tubbacheez]

2. well put! n/t

[eissa]

3. Idiot

He should of thought about this BEFORE he performed at Bush's 2000 inaugural.

[lateo]

5. Indeed...

but maybe he has learned something since then.

[Touchdown]

4. Yeah, shaking your Bon-Bon is doing wonders...

to eliminate the Latin American stereotypes you suffered through, Rickster.:eyes:

His heart's in the right place, but he's a tool!

[Ioo]

6. Does he know....

That they don't like gays over there...

Man he is HOT!

[jane_pippin]

7. Good for him...

However, it does raise the question: Does our man Ricky have what the Hollywood types call a career anymore? I mean I'm glad he wants to do this and it's a noble cause but is anyone going to know?

Here's to trying, anyway Rick.

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. Yep. He is trying. And good for his foundation for building those homes

for tsunami orphans.

[jane_pippin]

9. Good to know.

I'm glad that he hasn't fallen into robbing quick marts like some other once popular people have. Yay for doing good.

[MsTryska]

10. i wonder if he can get Tony Shalhoub on board? nt

nt

[Gruenemann]

11. Good idea.

And Kasey Kasem. And Dick Dale. And Marlo Thomas.

[MsTryska]

12. Marlo Thomas is Arabic?

i did not know.....



maybe Ricky can make a song, like Adam Sandler did for the jews....

http://adamsandler.donthum.com/thechanukasonglyrics.html