` :::: Interesting. I would be interested in the ``the US`` vs ``the USA`` comment. Canadians would not likey use the term ``in America`` except in reference to North America or more specifically Canada and the US (we feel close to our brothers). We would refer to our southern brothers as ``the US`` or ``the States`` and never ``America`` for reasons above. Starngely enough ``American`` is frequently used. This has been discussed and posted in several WP articles.  It appears your reasoning waffles for one reason or another and a some emotion may be inflicted in your arguments on this. Whether you support any editing action is moot after a surprise appearance of a sniper revert.   `