At 14:52 27-9-01 -0500, Dan Minette wrote:
>Your eschewing of this convention in your posts can reasonably be
>interpreted as a lack of sensitivity towards the deaths involved.
No, saying something like "you got what you deserved" could be reasonably
interpreted as a lack of sensitivity.
>Now, I'll be happy to accept an occasional mistake in writing that conveyed
>a significantly different meaning than intended, particularly if someone is
>writing in a second language. But,
>if the writer otherwise shows a mastery of the language and even feels
>confident enough in their command of the English language to correct my use
>of that language,
That is overstating the facts, Dan. I only pointed out to you a few rather
consistent spelling errors ("Afganastan" instead of "Afghanistan"), and
suggested that you reread your posts before you send them, because it
happens occasionally that you leave unfinished sentences at the end of
paragraphs.
> > I thoroughly resent that scathing remark. It suggests that because I
> > criticise the US, I also must feel an intense hatred of the US. Exactly
> > where, when and why did you get the idea that I would prefer some dead
> > monument and say the things that you think I would say?
> >
>
>Oh, little things like "God Blast America" comes to mind. Was that a
>Freudian slip, or don't you know what "blast" means? It means blow up,
>explode, damage, or even wipe off the face of the earth.
I am familiar with the meaning of the word "blast". (Given my
repeatedly-praised command of the English language, would you really expect
otherwise?)
Those words were written in anger, and indeed harsh and unnecessary. For
that, I offer my apologies.
> > I do not hate America. If I did, why would I have spent so much time
>trying
> > to get our 5th Anniversary Party organised, a party that was to take place
> > in the United States? And why would I have planned a three-weeks vacation
>in
> > the US and Canada around the time the Party was to take place, if I feel
> > such an intense hatred of the US?
> >
>
>Personally, the word I would use would be loathing, instead of hatred. But,
>given that, I have no idea at all why you would want to come to the US.
>Most of your posts seem to be replete with your disgust with Americans and
>everything American.
Wrong. I do not hate "everything American", and I am certainly not
disgusted with Americans in general. I do not like the way America behaves
in the world, and there are many things I believe America should do
different within its own borders, but I do not hate America.
I still intend to visit the US someday. And FYI, there are a few Americans
on this list who I consider to be not just fellow listmembers, but friends.
>I'm guessing that you know our country is physically beautiful and rugged.
I do. One of the reasons I want to see it for myself some day.
>But, I cannot imagine yourself being happy surrounded by Americans.
When visiting there, I think it would actually be quite enjoyable to meet
with a number of Brinellers. (I met one in person earlier this year, and he
appeared to be quite a nice guy.)
Jeroen
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