The advantage of US passport

I was asked by several readers about the advantages a US passport holder would have in Dubai as compared to someone from Asia or Africa etc.

Before I start, this is true for not only US passport holders, but also for many other western countries like Canada, UK, many European countries, as well as Australia.

Here is what I can think of at the moment, although I am sure there is more that I missed out.

* Higher pay scale
* Positions in the higher management
* UAE driver’s license in 5 minutes (which takes 3 months for everyone else)
* More respect from authorities

Before you scream discrimination, I suggest you go through world history in detail. Americans have the right to enjoy these luxuries because they earned it. They don’t have a negative reputation and are generally trustworthy. The same can’t be said for countries whose people don’t have the above rights.

For nations who don’t have such privileges (that includes me as well), I feel sorry for them but it’s a fact that not all fingers in the hand are equal. Come to terms with it as soon as possible and strive to be the middle finger.