Any American should represent their country. Any American working in any govt should be aware that they are representing the US.

To which Raoul says: [No!!]
"When you have the honor to be chosen to be part of an international institution, you're expected to represent it. "

This difference in opinion helps to illustrate the difference between a Republic state and Socialist state.

"It's exactly like the European Commission. The commissioners very often have to rule against their own country and that's what happens."

Well, you shouldn't blame these bonehead commissioners too much, afterall, they are from socialist states.

"If somebody coming from Lockheed becomes a NASA representative, he is no more expected to work for his former employer."

And if an American wants to become an ex-American then this is no longer an issue. I'm talking about Americans, not former Americans.