considering roughly 1000 years of war between the two, i would state this is a step in the right direction.
its a lot more than a "step", its a huge leap. and one that i think is unnecessarily large. ah well, its not my country, they can do as they please.
If It Makes You Happy
Frankly, I don't know why anybody listens to actors about anything other than acting. Since when does the ability to fake emotions on cue like a sociopath make one an expert on anything?