seems like i have touched a nerve or two with my post.
don't shoot the messenger !
you also assume this is my first visit to the states - it was not.
its ok if you disagree, but it speaks volumes that most of you automatically get your panties in a bunch and come out all guns blazing in retaliation. i noticed some were more open minded though which is good to see.
one other thing that came to mind - which i'm sure you will all love.
americans are very patriotic - it doesn't matter what you are talking about - america is best at it, science, wars, literature, poetry, cuisine, fashion, culture, music, sports, movies, etc i don't know how many support out troops bumper stickers i saw, and when you visit the theme parks they ask any military to stand so everyone else can clap and show them appreciation for defending their great nation. i found this highly amusing - the iraqis and afgans must liken this sight to germans clapping the nazis for protecting them during ww2.
