(RW)My point was that to make cultural comparisons (or any kind of comparison) one needs experience of more than one culture. North Americans seem happy to proclaim their innate superiority without being in a position to make real comparisons.... I think that you could say that the US has a number of distinct cultures within its borders. A New Yorker is facing something different in Waynesboro, VA, or perhaps Rifle, CO. Also, many of these geo differences spring from the ethicities that abound in a region - I mean, you can't go to Minnesota without thinking you've entered Nordic Europe; can anyone disagree that Miami is heavily impacted by the Cuban immigrants? Now, don't think I'm arguing in support of any feelings of innate superiority. I am not. Just look at the Olive Garden - I'm thinking of starting a class action suit, on behalf of all ethnic Italians, based on their false assertions of making Italian food. Once you've offered Shrimp Scampi, you've shown yourself as an imposter as surely the spy who changed fork hand. Cheers, Jill ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ___________________________________________________________ To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Make A Buck Or Two @ TheMail.com - Free Internet Email Sign-up today at http://www.themail.com/ref.htm?ref=126357 referrer name = john_t Check it out! It works! ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
