Well, of course they didn't invent it. But they raised it to primary importance in the policies of a nation for the first time.

And I am sure it gets boring, and most Americans don't yack about it all that much in ordinary living. They tend to bring it up when their government starts mucking with it.

I think it is a terrific idea, and the more people in the world live by it the better. I know a few Yanks who don't -- for example they are pussy-whipped by notions of political correctitude into not stating things plainly. But as you say, people are people. Good thing, too!! What would we do if it turned out that half of them -- say, the women folk for example -- weren't?? :>)

(Joke!! Joke!! Put down that frying pan!!!)

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