Dear American Voter,

Have you ever wondered what the rest of the world is saying about you?

Here’s an idea:

“America is not the savior of the world, nor its hope. It is up to you Americans to make sure that you are loved more than you are hated.”

“Anyone who is American, who thrives on the remains of Red Indians, is a rapist. Rapists don’t give rights to anyone. They do not know about the suffering of the people. The suffering of Iraqis, Palestinians or Muslims in general. The thing Americans know best is how to take oil.”

“American leaders should behave like world leaders. They should spread love, not hatred. Vote for a candidate who wants peace, not just in America, but in the whole world.”

Link TV has been collecting videos from around the world, asking international non-voters to speak directly to Americans and tell them what they think their priorities should be during voting season. The result is a candid array of foreign perspectives, ranging from the moving to the disturbing, and an insight into the global awareness of America’s big decision.

So far, the project has accumulated more than 90 videos from 22 countries.

“Essentially, we are asking the American people what issues are important to them, as well as trying to get a global audience to respond to the question, ‘What would you want Americans to think about in the upcoming elections?’” said Sadaf Siddique, project manager for Dear American Voter.

Here is a sampling of some of the most popular international voices:

The world does not perceive you as strong, but arrogant; not powerful, but as a bully. People love America, and we want to love it even more. America’s strength must come from its confidence, not its aggression. We were united with you after 9/11, but your leaders destroyed that good will soon after. America is not the savior of the world, nor its hope. America is as loved as much as it is hated. It is up to you Americans to make sure that you are loved more than you are hated. (South Africa)

I would like them to withdraw all American troops out of Iraq to leave us in peace in the Arab world. (Jordan)

Is the government helping Main St., or are they helping Wall St.? Are they helping the citizens by saving the system or are they helping the suits and ties? I didn’t ask them to use my money to save them. But now that I am an official owner of these companies, I’m entitled to ask. Are they helping me, or are they just helping the companies? (U.S.A.)

Never did an elected president give rights to Iraqis, Arabs, Muslims or Palestinians. I cross out 99 percent of Americans. One percent of them are honorable, but they are from the people, not the government. Anyone who is American, who thrives on the remains of Red Indians, is a rapist. Rapists don’t give rights to anyone. They do not know about the suffering of the people. The suffering of Iraqis, Palestinians or Muslims in general. The thing Americans know best is how to take oil. (Iraqi refugee living in Syria)

American leaders should behave like world leaders. They should spread love, not hatred. Vote for a candidate who wants peace, not just in America, but in the whole world. (Pakistan)

The project is calling for submissions from Americans as well as internationals, and the site has a vibrant commenting community. Much of it might be pretty hard to swallow, but seeing the world gather in an international forum is amazing. Above all, it serves as a colorful reminder that this election is as important to the rest of the world as it is to most Americans. We’re all going to be affected. But Americans are the only ones with the ballot power.

That’s a lot of pressure to RSVP.

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