or will to speak passionately about the issue. Because of the insular nature of these societies and the growing resentment towards expats for many of them, it is easy to counter every argument with "It's our culture", especially when you read all about how hard they are trying to preserve their culture in light of so much outside influence. In fighting a civilized road culture, which many view as a Western innovation, they are cutting of their noses to spite their faces. But it wouldn't be the first... or last ... time.