Morocco, Loved the Place

I got an email from an old friend today about the bombings in Casablanca inquiring about what I thought about visiting Morocco. I went this fall and had a hell of a trip, in a good way. I told him I wouldn’t hesitate to return, tomorrow if possible. The people I encountered were very friendly and open. The country has made great strides in opening itself up. Foreign visitors from the Rolling Stones to Winston Churchill have revered and praised the great culture that is found in Morocco.

The question made me think a lot about fanatics in everything, people that will not let you voice your opinion about anything. I listen to both left and right wing shows and media. Being one sided to me is narrow; no one is right 100% of the time. I equally cheer and jeer both. I find that I do not even like to discuss issues with those who have their minds made up without feeling like they can be open to others' ideas. I have found that in general it is never a discussion with them. It is usually a one sided discourse on what they have heard, right or left.

Funny enough is the fact that in countries like Morocco and Jordan I have listened and had great political discussions. Maybe the fact that fanatics bomb and kill in countries that are trying hard to find a place on the world stage has something to do with it. I guess when the actions of fanatics get that outrageous, the only real freedom is to think what you want.