Bill was a gracious Canadian on 9/11 and expressed his sympathies to those of us in the USA.
As the USA approaches war with Sadam, I see peoples around the world seek ways to avoid the conflict and condemn the USA for threatening to police the world. At these times, I cannot help but reflect on two things. 1) The attempts at appeasment of Hitler before the opening of WWII. 2) The quick criticism that is offered the policeman, but the lack of appreciation and thanks that is given for the benefits others enjoy from living in a civilized society. (Why is this? Are you all so shallow that you don't recognize that you live under the protection of the policeman?) We've had another tough day here in the USA. Perhaps more are to come in the near future. I hope we can find our way thru these difficult times. Regards, Bob S. > I'd like to thank you, Bill, for your reminder that all Americans are evil > and deserve all the tragedies that come our way. I'd especially like to thank > you for reminding us here on the Pentax list, where we are supposed to > celebrate our commonality as people and photographers no matter our > nationalities or political leanings. If we didn't have these periodic cheap > shots, those of us who happen to be Americans might make the mistake of > thinking we are respected and equal members of the PDML community. > > This morning, six Americans and an Israeli citizen lost their lives as they > returned from space. Perhaps you'd like to lead a few cheers.
