Not missing the point. Giving my impression as a non-American - which is why I mentioned where I come from, because as you say it's important to the context. I

Not missing the point. Giving my impression as a non-American - which is why I mentioned where I come from, because as you say it's important to the context. It's also apparently (currently sitting at -1) an unwelcome opinion [grin] but being butt-hurt at foreigners criticising your country is hardly unique to America...