You're welcome....
The people in Italy were some of the nicest we've experienced so far in Europe... if it was fake, they did an excellent job of faking. Next to Kiruna Sweden, thats the country I'd go to again in a heartbeat, or even live in for a little while, if offered the chance.
I take it many people in Italy and Sweden are pro-US or the "I don't agree but respect your opinion type"?
BTW, where/what is Kiruna?