Ricky Martin Seeks End to Arab Stereotypes (Freepers will love this)

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050725/ap_en_mu/people_martin

AMMAN, Jordan - 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.

"Those comments are made out of ignorance and we have to sometimes ignore the ignorant, but we also have to educate the ignorant. You have me here as a friend," he said.

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1. are people still paying attention to him?

how about in america?

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2. I guess he found someone willing to listen in Amman, Jordan...

Another quote from the article:

"I couldn't stay at home with my arms crossed," he said.

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3. Is he feeling guilty for performing for George W. Bush?

I think Bush danced on stage with him at an event.

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4. Oh yeah...he danced. Ricky danced.

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5. Livin' La Vida Vapid