I totally agree, Doug.
By the way, in my post
S-S refers not to Himmler's thugs, but to another shooting BB which shall not be named.
Jack, Pete and a few others-
Thanks, I think you may be among a minority who understand what I am trying to say. It is not about imposing what I consider correct on others or dividing what would otherwise be a unified community, but more an inquiry into why. No hatred here, no test of patriotism, or intent to start a fight. Although I can see why the suggestion that it may be an affectation (and I tend to agree in some cases that may be the reason) on the part of some could be taken as such...but only by those who are wearing the shoe. I think we would be the last to try to impose upon others, and Jack, while I mistook the SS reference, the meaning was not lost--- I don't think I have been, or anyone else here has been critical of the British, their culture or their firearms.
Merely for the sake of making the point and not to imply anything in the process, some have noticed how Hillary Clinton shifts from one regional accent to another depending on her audience. In making this observation, I don't think anyone is trying to say that a Southern accent is good or bad, or an Eastern accent is good or bad. In the same way, I don't think anyone has suggested that there is anything inferior in the British culture or language, again, quite the opposite. If someone who is not English, wants to act or speak as if they are English (or any other way for that matter), that is their business and it does not harm me or anyone else. While it is their business, it does not stop the natural human curiosity and propensity to ask, sincerely, why?
As to those who tire of forum discussions, I do understand, there are many I have followed to the point of frustration. However, when I reach that point, I tend to stop reading and move on to other more interesting discussions...sort of like a radio station. If I don't like the music, I change the station.
To those who are not enjoying the admittedly trivial discussion, I apologize to you for starting it, but not for anything I have said, and for all who have participated-no matter the views expressed, thanks-
Doug
