First off, I agree that if people (anywhere) want to use a different name for something in a symbolic protest, then they certainly have the right to and it's their business. If it makes them feel better in some way, fine.
As for ME, I will still use the old terms. I don't think it means the same thing to me to take the word French out of my life. I don't have a problem with them as a people or with their culture, just their politics.
I suppose any one of us might find someone else's means of protesting something to be 'stupid' etc. We all have our opinions, but the true test of taste and civility is in not accusing a whole nation of that 'stupidity' or implying that you do just because a few are involved in something you find silly.
And yes, I personally think it's silly to re-name french fries or french toast, but then THEY don't or they wouldn't do it, now, would they? Symbolism is not always the same to everyone, I think.
LOLOL@ Larry's post on 'french' kissing
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