There are aspects of America I don't like, just as there are aspects of the UK. BUT, I like a lot of Americans, and American music is my main repertoire, and I like even more Americans since coming to the Mudcat, you are (mostly!) great ambassadors for your country.
Let's never confuse the nation, or its population in general, with the individuals.
RtS (we ae all different, and I am more different than most!)