American Pride in Australian Brothels

In January, spokesman Nick Inskip of the trade association of Australia's legalized brothels and strip clubs praised the American sailors who that week began several days' shore leave in Brisbane. ''[T]he fellows are fantastic customers,'' he said. ''They are so well-mannered. . . . They're very aware that they're representing their country, and that's why they behave so well.'' From American Pride in Australian Brothels