Hmm ... First: Rena, Steve - this looks great ... and myself as a German being - well I'm not offended - I have learnt much about this time to evolve my own thoughts about it ... and view it only from the art-pov. Second (the not so easy and funny part of this post): To quote your words Mateo: -- I have a feeling there will be alot of pressure on you to pull this item, especially in view of the new anti-American nationalism in Germany. So there may be some controversy ahead. But don't let it discourage you from continuing your fine modelling work. -- Anti-American nationalism !!!! Hey, are you living in Germany to prejudice about a whole country in general ?? Here in Germany the word 'nationalism' has a verrry strong meaning. To use it might be considered carefully. Another thing is: I don't think the will not to participate in a war that if it is started one day is Anti-american. I and everyone should have his/her own thoughts about the reasonability of this war. But it should not be like "If you don't join us - you're our enemy !" The United States are not the ones who rule the whole world. Starting a war is not something that should be easily taken ... there have to be reasons to start a war. But well - if we are going to discuss this here and on this place we're way off-topic from this post. I just wanted to remind there is NOT an Anti-american nationalism going on in Germany and I hope (sorry, I'm not living in the US) not everyone in the US is thinking here in Germany we are Anti-American. Rena, Steve: Sorry - for that post ... but I can't leave such words standing alone in the room Mateo: Please excuse my english - I didn't try to be unfriendly ... But I also tried to be clear Happy posing Schlabber