I think everone is entitled to their own view ... this is what makes an OPEN discussion so valueable.

Personally I learn immensely through other peoples views, it creates consideration.

More than ever, times are very sensitive, esp. when it comes to such things ....

I see the term 'Kraut', I've never known it as a slur referring to germans ... I'm getting a real crack out of it.

I also have high respect for the Japanese, yet I don't even know much about them ... disciplin, traditions, ethics ...?

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