Bonjour, mon chéri David! Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging message! I must say that, as a European, I fully agree with your reserves towards the usual American expression of "best in the world"; and just like you, it's not anti-americanism at all, just the common uses of a particular country.

I also concur with your appreciation regarding some of the more "dark" episodes and their wording. I tried to be as objective as possible, but always something slips through the net. This shows how valid is to listen to other readers' thoughts and concerns, because a different opinion can always show you were one's work can be improved. The phrase regarding the brutality of McNelly's men that worried you has been rephrased, within the facts presented by the source; so thanks to you, now it's historically accurate and clearly presented.

I've also done a full re-reading of the article to discover any other places where this could happen, but I have not observed any, to my humble opinion. At other parts where brutality and violence are exposed (like the early 20th century), the wording is presented in a much more clear way, I hope: I mention them as "sordid misdeeds of brutality and injustice" (properly sourced), which I humbly believe to be a straight general description without going into particular examples that would take much space. The same could go for "300 up to 5,000 people, mostly of Hispanic descent, had been killed by Rangers" and "Reports of Rangers abusing their authority and breaking the law themselves became numerous" (sourced again). Do you agree with me, David? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

As you see, I've put immense effort in creating and enhancing this article, and I wish to address all your concerns with my best effort until you consider it worthy of becoming featured. Nothing would please me more than seeing all the points that you correctly raise solved satisfactorily. My warmest wishes,  smile! ''''