[xJones]

...and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view."

Isn't that still true? The only problem for Miss Maines is that other Americans have the right to express their point of view about her comments. But as you point out, they may find Europe more supportive of their idiocy. France would be their best opportunity.

[Beck_isright]

Amen. And they'll find the population of france considerably smaller than that of the US and that the taxes are higher so they won't be nearly as wealthy as they are now when me and my "redneck" friends buy music. And since I don't buy alot, and now have their CD in the bottom of my bird cage getting enhanced, they will find it tough to come out to the hinterlands and have a good public relations event.