@Cyberus
Being the most despised creature in the universe - a Christian Conservative Republican American, I have to say I do not mind to terribly much. Yeah it does get a bit thick sometimes, and I could do without the profanity (even implied) which is not supposed to be there anyway. Of course that seems to be coming from both sides. Most of the members on this forum, when I engage them directly, are civil enough no matter which side of the issue they are on. Name calling is as much an American tradition as anywhere else. Much of it is just a defensive reaction that just sort of keeps bouncing back and forth like a pingpong ball. I must confess I have to bite my tongue sometimes but once I get my tongue sewn back together I'll be fine. :-D Seriously though, between fur flying, I find some very well reasoned arguments and interesting perspectives. I am learning to respect many of the members of this forum, no matter where they are from. It is a very educational experience for me and I place a high premium on education. It is also a very unique opportunity as I simply cannot afford to cross the ocean and meet people of other nations, even if they did deign to give me, a total stranger, the time of day. Here I am accepted simply because I have an Amiga and wish to learn. Do not get me wrong, I greatly appreciate your sentiments and admire you for them. But I have heard all my life that American travellers do act like jerks in other countries and I would like to do a little bit to dispel the belief that we are all like this.
