Re: Trials for those undermining the war effort?

[Kevin S. Van Horn]

Harmon Seaver wrote:

Ever hear of King Ferdinand of Spain?  His real name was, of course, 
Fernando -- Ferdinand is merely the English equivalent.  Likewise, 
English and Spanish speakers use different names for the same explorer 
-- "Christopher Columbus" vs. "Cristobal Colon". 

Yes, the americans and brits are infamous for their total ignorance and disregard for the sensetivities of others.

This phenomenon is not limited to the English-speaking world.  The 
Spanish use the name "Londres" for "London," for example.