I have been debating the wisdom of posting this, but I feel I must.

I'd like to apologize for posting that stupid 'America's image...' thread. I posted it hastily without thinking through what the consequences might be. I usually have better judgement than that.

Well, that thread turned real nasty, real quick, and I can blame no one but myself for that, as I was the one who started the thing in the first place.

I'd like to proffer additional apologies to the non-Americans posting on that board. I said some ugly things in a few of my posts, which were completely unjustified. I regret them deeply.

Anyway, lesson learned. Enough said.