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I think the best remedy is to have a beer together and discuss this off-line and face to face. The worst thing you could discover is that you probably have more in common with your 'adversary' than you could have imagined.
<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I would guess you are a very nice man. But, just in case you do find yourself in an American bar, having a beer or three with some new American friends. Please refrain from America bashing. Just trust me on this. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Actually, I've developed a morbid fascination with America bashers. At first I tried to follow their reasoning, but "there lies madness". I've concluded it is something deeply psychological.
