[truth_seeker]

Slow down guys! There are alot of us Americans over here in Europe!

Any loss of life in Europe by terror would be horrible. That having been said, if a major attack did take place, it would (or should?) put some spines into Europe's national leaders.

I spent some time last week with two college-age Swedish tourists. The fellow was concerned that an Iranian was "hassled" in Paris, before boarding a flight to the US. I calmly explained that MOST Americans aren't very much concerned. If terrorists hit Stockholm or Gothenburg, he would be less concerned, too.

I offered him some history: that the US doesn't start these things, thereby giving us moral high ground. I further taught him that only after 25 percent of Sweden's people opted to come to north America, did the government over there change to provide a place worth staying in.

English is mandatory for all students in Sweden, not Russian. That says something. (Europe haters: I love Europe and Europeans. I lived there. I DON'T like their governments).

[EuroFrog]

I dont care for their government any more than you do. And if the truth be known, the European government doesnt care too much for the American military. Prime example: I have a German friend that is married to an American soldier. The German government does not recognize the marriage, she is considered single to them. If/when they have kids she will be considered a single mother and put on their welfare system.

[arthurus]

if a major attack did take place, it would (or should?) put some spines into Europe's national leaders.

Not a chance.