Somehow this has turned into a Europe vs USA "discussion". That was not my intention. I have no particular axe to grind, being neither European, not American.
Further, it seems clear that the point I was trying to make is not going to be heard, and other points - no doubt valid, but nonetheless tangential - are going to dominate. Perhaps it's wrong, perhaps no one wants to hear it.
Perhaps I just can't express myself clearly enough.
So I'm simply going to walk away from this thread. You have made many valid points which I will remember. Thank you.
Further, it seems clear that the point I was trying to make is not going to be heard, and other points - no doubt valid, but nonetheless tangential - are going to dominate. Perhaps it's wrong, perhaps no one wants to hear it.
Perhaps I just can't express myself clearly enough.
So I'm simply going to walk away from this thread. You have made many valid points which I will remember. Thank you.