By George Anderson
Consumers and businesses overseas are demonstrating their objections to the US war in Iraq by boycotting American brands.
In Germany, a small number of restaurants have stopped selling Coca-Cola, according to Reuters.
An owner a restaurant in Berlin told Reuters, "We wanted to do something to express our annoyance. We want to hit America where it hurts -- in their wallets. None of the customers have complained. On the contrary, most thought it was a great idea."
Other demonstrations against US commercial interests have taken place from France to Indonesia. Web sites such as www.consumers-against-war.de and www.adbusters.org are seeking to rally support for the boycott movement.
Moderator's Comment: How should US consumers and businesses react economically to the growing anti-Americanism in other countries?
America is called a bully by those opposed to its war in Iraq.
The restaurants in Berlin would do well to remember that if it wasn't for the US bully, they would be living in a society ruled by Nazis or Stalinists.
They would also do well to remember that Josef Stalin is Saddam Hussein's political role model. [George Anderson - Moderator]