Toddy,

It's interesting that the first thing you relate to is a "war against the Basques." It's exactly what I was pointing out. Since you've obviously read the press on the issues, and listened to Fernando, you formulated your opinion based on everything you've heard, and decided the "Spanish government is at war against the Basques." Since you're married to a Spanish lady (correct me if I'm wrong on this.) you're also effected by her beliefs.

This "kill them all and let God sort them out" mindset is what inflames the situation. When people take things out of text, it makes matters worse. Since the press, and public opinion in Spain, is one-sided, the Basques always end up the fall guy.

I agree with CaliBasco. This thread is going nowhere. It can't. Cut it off MadridMan.

Wolf