[riooso]

I think what riles most Americans is there are a lot of other Americans that say "We should be more civilized, like the Europeans". We don't want to be like Europeans anymore than Europeans want to be like Americans. Countries in Europe each have their own distinct problems and should not be lumped together.


I am an American. I believe in God and Country but I do not force my beliefs down others throats in public or otherwise. I respect others opinions as long as they do not try to destroy me for mine. My country has come to the aid of Europe with blood and treasure for the better part of a century. When I go to my grandfathers grave in France, I cry alone but I am proud because he did the right thing in helping when he did. The countries that Barack is visiting are trying to accomplish what? They are making a statement by allowing the huge gatherings of people so that Barack can speak to them, for what purpose? It is seen in this country as an attempt to sway our elections, if we did that in this country we would be verbally taken to task for such obvious pandering, as well we should.


The European countries have more to worry about than the US. I have friends in France and in England and they are worried about the direction of their countries and hope that rest of the civilized world can come together against evil elements that will be in our future.


Take Care,
Richard