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The reality is that everybody (Canadians, Mexicans, etc, etc) know who people are referring to when they use the term "Americans". It really isn't an issue at all. Nobody is insulted, nobody is shouting to change the meaning. It is an non-issue.



And the same thing can be said about the use of "There", "Their", and "They're" on this board yet people constantly point out that little discrepancy.

It just seems rather ludicrous to me to claim an entire hemisphere of the planet as my nationality.

Besides, "American" isn't a nationality anymore than "European" is.
It's like asking if Belgians celebrate Bastille Day?

To paraphrase: To all Europeans on here....
What are you planning for Guy Fawkes Day?

Pretty stupid, huh?
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