>> Are Hawaiians the same as Texans? Not quite but lots in common. I think its not a totally unfair comparison.
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>Let me get this straight, your argument is "Americans are Americans". I'm not following you. This is way too complex. Could you break it down a bit.

I am answering John's question "So are you saying the French, German, Spanish and English are all the same". I am saying they are not the same but share a lot in common; religion or history or culture or whatever or philosophy. Enough in common to be able to form the EU and make it work. Much like native Hawiians and Texans. They are clearly not the same but have enough in common to bind together to form part of a larger and more powerful group.