This war highlighted more than ever how heated people can become when they firmly believe in a position.

One thing I have heard over and over again is, "Don't hate the French people. Hate their government."

After thinking a lot about that, I've started to realize I don't agree 100% with that statement. As a representative democracy, your government reflects our thoughts and feelings and we should be accountable for those thoughts and feelings.

Although I'm sure not all French people are assholes that Chirac seems to be, this does not mean Americans should not be wary of the French. Their elected government; the people THEY entrusted with their foreign policy decisions, is acting in a manner that is clearly contary to US policy, and the French people should just as accountable as their government when it comes to their actions.

This is not a real theory I'm throwing out; it's more of a refined thought I had that I'm writing out. Anyone care to build?