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To: Dale Baker who wrote (1366)	5/15/2003 10:16:52 AM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

This concerns me as well, Dale. It's stunning, the lack of understanding of the effects of this kind of rabid nationalism on how we're viewed by the rest of the world. And the more negative the world's view of us, the more their self-righteousness and general "f*ck 'em" attitude is ratcheted up.

To: Dale Baker who wrote (1366)	5/15/2003 12:19:24 PM
From: Machaon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

<font color=blue>You wrote:"The flag-waving bigots are appealing to the worst in the US character and finding it, unfortunately."<font color=black> My waving the flag represents the hopes and dreams of all Americans who want to see freedom, democracy and peace throughout the entire world. Your core beliefs are opposed to the ideals of freedom and democracy. So are the many ignornant and opportunist thugs all over the world. <font color=blue> You wrote:"And they have no comprehension at all how much they are damaging the US image around the world ... "<font color=black> America has many enemies. There are many terrorist and corrupt nations that hate America because America stands for freedom and democracy. Let them and you hate us. The more ignorant people like you hate America, the more I know that we are doing something good.