Raoul has wisely reminded me, with more patience than I deserved, of the difference between nations and individuals.
I think it is a lesson we all should learn and remember.
Soldiers committing acts of brutality is not the same thing at all as national policy that murders as a sign of success.
While there are many things with Belgium's attitude of late, with its court and its stand which in effect supported saddam, that is a far cry from all Belgians sucking. Not even all french suck.
As this phase of the war winds down, I think much time should be spent by many, especially me, in building and rebuilding strained and damaged relations.
Ed