Bob Blakely wrote:
>
> An article presented by one member subtlety demonstrating a not uncommon
> attitude of many French toward Americans generally pissed me off. As I said
> to one member who brought this up to me personally:
>
> "I'm sorry, _______. I should have held my tongue [regarding the defamatory
> article]."
Why hold your tongue? Why not simply bash that person as well?
> The words of the article were totally unnecessary, but apparently
> acceptable.
Of course. In the eyes of many, it is quite ok to bash Americans.
> I will, however, hold my tongue concerning anything of the like in the
> future.
No, please don't. That will make this a duller place.
Bob
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