>Don't forget art, as in the Dutch masters.
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>OK...a major branch....I'll give you that :-)

Then we have the story of Holland, The Pilgrims and the Mayflower. Perhaps we would not be here today had the British worshipers who were discontent with the Anglican Church, not been welcome in Holland.

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>>>Your entire country could vanish from the face of the Earth and it would not matter in the slightest. No one would lament the loss of Dutch culture or heritage - you would become a minor branch of a museum experience.
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>>John;
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>>Well, how about a major branch of a museum experience? Looking at the history of the Netherlands going back to say the 16th and 17th century, they were the leader in commerce, finance, and music. The Netherlands has a rich history. We learn from those who have come before us.
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>>Tom