I think its just people taking a step to eliminate themselves from being a potential target. But what I didn't understand until being there was that most people in Europe could tell by what I was wearing that I was from the United States.

Eh. Who cares.

Frankly, right now, I'd say wearing anything that identifies one as an American overseas is like walking through the forest during hunting season wearing a deer suit.

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It's because they don't want some muslim f*ck blowing them up or cutting their heads off. I don't blame the American for doing it, I blame the muslim f*ck...

" How do you feel when you hear of an American putting a Canadian flag on their backpack "

As long as they don't act like total assholes and people think they're Canuks. We've got enough A-holes of our own.

My other thought is that it's kind of sad that some Americans feel that they are that unpopular abroad that they would do something like this. I think they're being a little over sensative. Just because I wouldn't vote for Dubya doesn't mean that I wouldn't welcome any American to visit my country.

wow

I don't recall a lot of muslim kidnapping americans and beheading them...in Europe...
Actually the whole European muslim community in Europe has condemned the actions against americans, euros, japanese etc. in Iraq...

Could you cite an example or any type of article on this matter.

I've never heard of it until you posted something about it.

"...in Europe... "

But this stabbing of a Dutch film maker in Holland by a Muslim extremist is a little bit worrisome.

Van Gogh was directly involved in the fight against terrorism, he wasn't picked at random.

Are you kidding? Because I don't have an article it can't be true? All my cousins went over to Europe and all them except for 2 stitched a Canadian flag on their backpack.

While I was travelling in Europe 13 years ago as a 20 year old, I met countless Americans with Canadian flags on their backpacks. I don't really have an issue with it since the Canadians and Americans are suppose to be friends and friends help each other out where possible. But believe me, it happens a lot.

Legitimate Target? So as long as you keep your mouth shut you should be OK? :-)

Francois,

Not to be picky, but I doubt that the muslim f*cks that are killing critics in the Netherlands condemned the killings in Iraq. I also think that the 9/11 cell based in Hamburg would support the killings as well.

Anyway, there is a long history of muslim extremists singling out, attacking and killing Americans abroad, including in Europe.

JA

I love how you make me say things Trevor...
is it because you became american or permanent resident, that anything a euro says is shit and all americans do is great?

There is also a long history of Christians doing nasty stuff to everyone as well. Lumping a group of people together like that is extremely dangerous and fairly short sighted. I mean, I could lump all Americans together and say they are all stupid since 1/4 of them can't even find Canada on a map....but I don't :)

M~

American citizen in four years. Actually dual! My sons have to play for the right hockey team. :-) Its too dangerous when the Americans destroy the athletes village after they loose. BTW I "bet" it was JR!!! :-)

You over-read my post. I didn't say that all muslims are f*cks, I wouldn't say that because I have plenty of muslim friends who aren't f*cks, but if you are someone that thinks it's OK to kill someone because they criticized you or "insult your honor", then you are a f*ck, and if you are doing this because you think in some way you are protecting Islam, then you are a muslim f*ck.

Would you prefer the term extremist?

I clearly understand that there are Christian f*cks - sorry - "extremists" out there. Wanna find one? Try walking down the street in sourtwest Virgnia wearing an "I'm an Abortionist" patch on your backpack...

the right hockey team!

Good to know you and your sons have priorities set right (no sarcasm ) ;-)

of course it was JR

Sorry John, I stand corrected and I agree with you.

I find it laughable.

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This dam hockey strike is killing me. I was planning to retire in the 2017 draft year. :-) I guess I am going to have to teach them to pitch lefthanded. :-)

s'all good.