>Mark,
>
>Speaking as a Brit, Frederic I think you take offence too quickly.
>If you had to put up with what the Americans have to put up with then I think
>you would find what Thomas says about France is very mild in comparison
>
>Think "some" people here in UT is "beating" too much in the french, german and whomever else doesn't blindly follows Bush's decisions, like the british do (...or should we say Tony's followers?).
>
>If you think that "what Thomas says about France is very mild", we have a real problem here...
>
>Think there should be more respect with our fellow developers and their countries. Political blindness is no excuse for disrespect, IMHO.
>
>Regards,
>
>Fernando

Fernando;

It is obvious to me that:

1. You did not read my previous posts on war with Iraq.
2. You did not understand what I said.

The President of France expressed his displeasure at the position taken by nations who wish to become members of the EU, for taking the side of the United States. Perhaps you agree with what he said and its implications. I personally do not think such dialogue is called for and see it as a threat.

What the President of France said in my opinion has greater implications than my words, which were very mild indeed! But again you may not agree. That is your preference.

Tom