[G. Warrener]

Originally Posted by Franek Grabowski

Graham, those comments were far beyond good taste. Otherwise, I do not think it is wise to make any such comments not knowing who the buyer is, is not it?

Hi Franek
I was poking fun at the editorial. It reads like a fairy tale – using the given stereotypes of typical Poles and "rich Americans" with their photo-albums

I was under the acute fear that rich Canadians were the threat! I cannot neither deny – nor dare to suggest, that Canadians are in a broad sense Americans.

I suppose that "rich Americans" are a more easily recognized stereotype in Poland.... despite the considerable Polish populations of certain US cities

Truly the fact that this photo ended up in Poland and has already been made available in print is laudible. All credit and thanks to those involved. Names do not need to be stated.

But for those who have no access to computers or the internet – this "first" editorial provides a strange view of ebay auctions – and ignores real cloak-and-dagger aspects, such as how the photo crossed into Poland. Indeed are Polish enthusiasts without PCs even aware how much was paid?

So if I have caused offence – sorry!

Graham