>I know it is written in good faith, and thank you for writing it. I think you know I was not quibbling with your right (or anyone's) to criticize U.S. behavior but urging Americans to listen. In particular there are a lot of people -- I believe Carlos said this directly -- who actually like the U.S. but do not like some of its recent behavior and attitudes.

It was probably quite a good country until soon after I came here.

I apologize.