I generally appreciate the overall tone of this thread. I have always thought it odd when 2 seemingly intelligent(I am using that term loosely about myself after being told by Akenaton what he thought of me) people can see the exact same situation or event and come out with entirely different perceptions of what they observe.   

I do take what is said here and mull it over with as much open mindedness as I can muster. At some point it seems prudent that civilised people can agree to disagree.

Anyway, my hope is that whatever is best for the nation and the world will ultimately come to pass. I also hope that British and Canadians are wrong about their concerns of the preceived threat of us Americans. Except for our rampant consumerism, I, for one, think we are pretty darn nice folks.