Thank you all for your comments

Ron Wood · 09-18-2003, 02:56 AM

mm,

Taking umbrage at the terms "boonies" and "back woods" in reference to "the" Ukraine is, in my opinion, totally justified and I respect your indignation. But, attacking the use of the article "the" when it was not meant in any way to be offensive (in any language) in my opinion is over reaction of the highest degree. I would hope that such petty indiscretions can be overlooked in the future since it leads to the unfortunate comments in the thread that has been locked.

As for myself, I will continue to refer to "the" Ukraine, just as I would refer to "the" USA, as it will be stated without any acrimony or bigotry intended.

Respectfully,
Ron wood

09-18-2003, 02:56 AM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	mm, Taking umbrage at the terms "boonies" and "back woods" in reference to "the" Ukraine is, in my opinion, totally justified and I respect your indignation. But, attacking the use of the article "the" when it was not meant in any way to be offensive (in any language) in my opinion is over reaction of the highest degree. I would hope that such petty indiscretions can be overlooked in the future since it leads to the unfortunate comments in the thread that has been locked. As for myself, I will continue to refer to "the" Ukraine, just as I would refer to "the" USA, as it will be stated without any acrimony or bigotry intended. Respectfully, Ron wood __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction