How my parents found South America

My parents have just returned from their trip to South America, declaring that they are very lucky to live where they do under the government they live under.  In Guatemala children run around  naked and 5 year olds have to get jobs shining shoes.  In Guatemala shops do not open their doors to you for fear of robbery and only open a window asking what you want.  Cuba was the most civilised, cleanest place with the most honest people.  This was probably due to its rejection of America, my father said.