Posted on 02/01/2003 5:31:10 AM PST by knighthawk
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey Rep. Jim Saxton says the United States should not participate in this year's Paris Air Show if France continues to oppose military action against Iraq.
Saxton, a Republican, is chairman of a new House Armed Services subcommittee on terrorism, unconventional threats and capabilities. He is asking other House members to support a resolution urging American individuals, companies and armed forces to skip the air show this June if France does not alter its position.
France and Germany oppose U.S. plans for military action against Saddam Hussein.
``At this time in history when international cooperation is so important in combating terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, it is important that the government of France understands how deeply Americans are committed to protecting the United States,'' Saxton said.
The Paris Air Show, the world's largest such exhibition, will take place this year June 15-22.
If people want on or off this list, please let me know.
But I don't know where to find anything from the smaller countries that are siding with us on Terrorism.I'd like to show my support for them even if it is just switching a purchase or two. It's really interesting to pay attention to the labels on products for a week or two to put your buying power into perspective....
LOL, I'm the same way with Joy! The lady at Saks who's been taking care of me for 20 odd years was SHOCKED the other day when I said "Well, let's try something different, and NOT FRENCH!"
I wish L'Oreal hadn't bought Maybelline. They got rid of the only make-up/foundation that ever worked for my very pale skin (and which didn't make me look like the living dead).
I can't think of much that is French, that we buy. I definitely will look into buying more products from the countries which support us.
If nothing else, we can visit websites of companies in those countries (upping their "hits"), buy foreign language children's picture books online, teach our children about the history and tradition of some of those countries (a new twist on diversity).
BTW, the French settlers in Illinois were allowed to keep slaves, even when involuntary servitude was outlawed for the rest of the State.
Slavery In Illinois: Jarrot v. Jarrot , by Vincent J. Lopinot
... There existed a class of slaves in Illinois ... This was an open violation of the Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the constitution of Illinois (1818). This class of slaves were those held by the descendants of the early French settlers of the Illinois country. It was not until 1845 that a case arose questioning the right to hold these French slaves in bondage.The case was Jarrot v. Jarrot (1845) and it came out of the old French settlement of Cahokia.
We don't participate in the Paris Air Show to honor the French. We go there to sell our technology.
BIC pens, lighters
DJEEP lighters
I think several ball point pen Cos. are French.
I'd like the boycott anything that requires me to stumble through the French instructions to get to the English version. ( that would be almost everything). Drives me crazy.
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