"John D. Giorgis" wrote:
>
> At 07:28 PM 4/19/02 -0700 Doug wrote:
> >Why is it that if someone has a different opinion than you, especially
> >if that someone isn't from the U.S., then that opinion is "bashing"?
> > The word bash to me implies a violent attack, and I find the use of the
> >term mildly abusive and thouroughly irritating. I think people should
> >be free to express their opinion without being accused of "bashing".
>
> I think that the criticisms levelled against the US on this List can only
> appropriately be described as "bashing" - that is gratuitous attacks on US
> foreign policy, no matter what they do.
Gratuitous attacks, maybe, but not *all* of the criticisms levelled here
are gratuitous attacks. Some of them are well-reasoned arguments,
actually, and I'm glad to be able to read them.
Julia
