[DallasDeb]

That’s a very ugly statement.

[aruanan]

That’s a very ugly statement.

Any ugliness is in your mind, not in the text. However, the guy is doing a long series of good deeds in a very difficult place. I have nothing but praise for him and nothing but condemnation for those of his nation whose behavior make his ministry necessary.

[Don W]

Just for your edification (and so “a” certain poster is less likely to look the fool):

The S.E. Asians I know, without exception pronounce the “ph” as a “Y”, not the letter you (and I) thought of at first.

Then again, “Yuc” isn’t much better, though far less directly offensive.