In article , "Frank Schweppe"
writes:

I'm sure this discussion has nothing to do with hot-air ballooning, but I
feel I should react, being a Dutch balloonist living in France (who got his
first balloon piloting lessons from an American more than 20 years ago...).
Certainly the French are still grateful to the Americans, British,
Canadians, Australians etc. who helped them liberate their country from the
nazis.

Good post!

Many Americans agree with your words and that is what makes a democracy. Let's
hope that better national relations are ahead.

Chuck