I wonder why Americans....

[tniem]

I will be the American to apologize for splangy's comments. They show his age and maturity but he was only trying to counter Uffy's comments that also went to far. Unfortunately, our friend splangly has not learned how to win arguments with calm and calculated words. Hopefully he will learn from this and in the future use more appropriate language and a more civil tone.

To Splangly: Think about what happened and if a vacation is coming please return with a better demeanor. And for the love of your country never say those things again. What do you want to have happen? The entire world hate us?

To Everyone else: Not all Americans are like him nor are all 12 year old Americans. Some actually know how to spell...

[kcsaff]

America should be included in Civ3, and for a good reason. Look at Civ3's tech tree for the modern age. How many of these techs and wonders were developed by Americans? How could Firaxis leave out a group that dominates 1/4 of the tech tree?

As for those who continue to argue USA has no culture, it is important to realize that American pop culture is certainly distinct. The fact that so many don't recognize it as "culture" validates its uniqueness; obviously it doesn't cater to the detractors' cultural values.

I do think Spain should have been in the16, maybe instead of France.

[rah]

America is in the game because there will be more sales in the US than in any other country. PERIOD.

For all you non-Americans that define American Culture By the pop culture that you have been exposed to, I pity you.

American artists have made major contributions in terms of works of arts, books, music, architecture, etc. If any of you snobs would ever walk through the museums in almost any major American city, it would be obvious to you. But please feel free to judge us on all the crap that YOU demand to see and spend money on. Don't blame us. You're the suckers in that exchange. More people watch "Baywatch outside the US than here"

Pleeeease feel free to make fun of our pop culture, if that's the only way you can feel superior. I'll be enjoying a walk through the Museum of Art in Chicago enjoying not just our culture, but yours too.

RAH

[Jay Bee]

Tniem: Everybody understand, don't worry. I have no doubt he will improve

kcsaff: Thanks for you support man, but I myself would not like the Spanish to be in at the expense of the French. Albert Camus exlained it quite well: "Spain, France and Italy are all parts of the same civilization".

rah: I will always enjoy yor witty sense of humor... who are you, btw?