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Originally Posted by livi
It is 02.30 am here, half way threw the night shift. I just might be displaying more than usual foreignership at this point at night.
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Livi,
I am probably going to miss you. You've probably already finished your overnight shift, but...I THINK I have noticed before your having made reference to the fact that you are not from the States. That you are "foreign" per se. This isn't actually a cause for concern with you, is it?
Speaking for myself; but I think a lot of guys will agree I really, really like that you are on the baord here. Others too who are "foreigners". I like that you usually (and sometimes unintentionally) puncture the pomposity of some opinions that get expressed. I like it that you bring another point of view to a given discussion.
Since I am makingthis point, I think I have read rude responses to opinions you (or other non-Americans) have written. Usually in response to something about government sponsored/provided health care or about gun ownership and usually these rude responses are in the vein of "what do you know foreigner?". I think these responses are VERY rude and more than that, they show a true lack of sophistication. They reflect that so many Americans lack understanding that there is a world out there and it isn't just us on the planet. I am sorry if this has happened to you but NEVER let it keep you from voicing an opinon here.
Anyway, rambling here. It's 6 am and I have been up awhile, can't sleep. Take care livi. I probably won't be back to this thread any time soon - I am going out of town for the weekend but I would be interested in reading your response if you have one, Best to you, Dan