1.  What do you think of the following statements made by the taxi driver from Ethiopia?

• "there is no country like the United States"
• "if you work you can accomplish anything in this country. If you don't, there's something wrong with you, not this country."
• "This country is the best country in the world. Everyone in the world wants to come here. And they're right."

2.  What admirable qualities or characteristics do you think this taxi driver has?  Explain your answer.

3.  Is the taxi driver's attitude about the U.S. different from your own?  Explain your answer.