Dec 15, 2009 -- 12:41PM, rabello wrote:

Dec 15, 2009 -- 12:33PM, Wendyness wrote:

I LOVE Italians!  I especially love their coffee and animated men.

Yes, such a object of entertainment for "exceptional" Americans, a specimen under the microscope to laugh at, or ridicule, depending on the mood.   From the sounds of this thread, I'm not sure if we're talking about the evil doing Muslims and an evil doing Muslim/Arab country, actually.   Interchangeable, when it comes to condemnation of an entire people, it seems, whether for amusement or fear. 

Please, Italians are much more than entertainment for "exceptional" Americans.  They are a delightful culture and much appreciated for the multitude of contributions in many areas of the human race.  Lighten up!  Take a stroll and have some Italian coffee.

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