As I normally do I would jump to France's defense but I quite honestly don't see the point anymore. The country has been so badly demonized by our press and president that I doubt my words will have any effect.

In any event, I do believe that world opinion of America is very important. America is strong, yes, but we cannot think to "Go at it alone." Without the cooperation or respect of the world, it becomes very hard for us as a nation to be taken seriously.