Am Donnerstag, 23. Oktober 2003 20:29 schrieb Dev:
> Guys, this is a list for resolving technical issues. I am sure all of
> us have pride in their cultures and origins and a rightful place in
> history. However, this thread is taking time away from work and
> filling up people's inboxes. AND, these emails are unwelcome. Please
> contribute to this list by posting questions or answers related to
> Struts only.
Certainly, I agree. On the other hand, it is a real pity a friendly
thread like the Diwali one ends up like this *even here*. Though it
doesn't belong here, for some reason I nearly felt personally insulted
when British and American newspapers depicted my country's
representatives as weasels not too long ago, and there are still sites
like www.germanystinks.com and the like around. So fate chose to have
me born in the Axis of Weasels, in the heart of Hitler's country
(though Hitler himself was an Austrian) and whatever. What can I do?
All I can say is that envy is no justified reason for making out
'enemies' and bashing them afterwards. In this direction, I'm also
rather glad we're looked upon as pacifists nowadays than the other way
round. Note I've served in the German army in times of the Cold War,
even being assigned the title of 'Killer' by my comrades, for I could
hit any target within a 10cm diameter ('aim at the lower-left belly')
in 9 of 10 times. With a standard G3 rifle without any opticals, over a
300m distance, and repeatedly. Then, as fate provided, today, one of my
closest personal friends is from White Russia, a true Oracle wizard,
certified DBA and all. I'm really glad today I never had to face him in
combat :-) OK, those times are long gone, but one lesson I've learned
still: my friend is here because he's good at what he does. He's not
here because he's cheap. And I like him just for personal reasons,
as I like dislike many Germans as well. Probably, one as to reach
the age of 35 to come to this insight, but generalization should be
a technical term and be left there for good. Then, if some of you
American guys have a problem with your work visa policies, it's
still your problem, and it's really dumb to bash people just for making
use of their chances. In fact, that's basically exactly the same thing
you do, too.
This, live from the heart of the Axis of Weasels, from
-- Chris (SCPJ2)
who just forgot to say 'Pop!' before, but still goes to bed now. Happy
Diwali to all of you!
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