1. That statement has nothing to do with the personal hygeine standards of Samoans.
2. Water borne and mosquito borne diseases are known to be common through the Pacific, and many other parts of the world. Australia has its share of weird diseases too which can be acquired by mosquitos and even from our soil. Many regional communities are on permanent boil water alerts.
3. Scratch the surface, and it isn't hard to find uneducated, Westernised opinions of other cultures.
Last edited by slyder; August 22nd, 2010 at 12:28 PM.
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