Cultural differences

An Iraqi Shiite cleric walks across a series of British and American flags painted across a street in Karbala in Iraq Tuesday, June 13, 2006. The flags are painted on the ground in order that passers-by step on them, which is considered an insult. (AP Photo/Alaa al-Marjani)
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Just goes to show you the very distinct cultural differences, in the west we would view this a decorative and festive, If you were to show this picture with no caption or context to most westerners they would tell you this was a decoration for some American or British pep rally or maybe some kind of fourth of July street party celebration.

But what the hell, I'll play along.

As an American I'm insulted and I think that street paint is Racist! Iraqis are all hate mongers.
I demand an apology.