It's the same mentality that says things like, the French are rude. I went to France and everyone was really nice to me. I was shocked and amazed. All my life I heard, French people are pompous and arrogant blahblahblah. That was certainly not the experience I had. Everyone I encountered was pleasant and willing to help - maybe because I made the effort to speak a little French, and not insist that they spoke English. Funny how that works.

I know there are people who hate America. There are plenty of Americans who hate other people too. Anyway, I still believe most people are good and kind and willing to aid their fellow man, and that MOST people DON'T hate us. So there. :-P