[SOC] France and USA

[Ian C. Purdie]

This goes to several lists.

For a few weeks now I've been watching a Sunday evening documentary about
America's War of Independence.

One thing which strikes me is the role of France as an USA ally OR, as a
British enemy [depending upon your view].

Arguably, France played a strategic role in these events which ultimately led
to the American republic.

Now fast forward some 200+ years to 2003 and on many lists, elsewhere, in
public and, whatever you can think, Americans have recently vilified the French
back last March / February.

I can remember the tasteless jokes re surrender etc.

Isn't it time someone apologised?

Especially since the French and others have since been proven comprehensively
right.

I don't recollect an apology to the nation of La Belle France anywhere.

[/my opinion]


Ian C. Purdie
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