On May 1, 2010, at 3:14 PM, VWBrain@aol.com wrote:

> Well excuse me Ben  Maybe I should have said asian - american cars,
> as it seems a lot of them are made in the USA now.. I tend to use
> short hand when possible.

Some clarification was needed as to why your "short hand" is a
problem. See below:

Jap  (jp)
n. Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a person of Japanese birth or descent.

There really is no excuse to use the term.

You are correct that many Americans are not aware that many so called
Japanese cars are actually made in the good ole USA. Just as many are
designed here as well. For example, it is my understanding that we
export the Honda Accord to Japan.
>

Regards,

BenT
w/ Kentucky Derby Mod bonnet on