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Dilomatic tensions over the war with Iraq and patriotic fervor led the state legislature in South Carolina to initiate a resolution boycotting French products. But before the resolution could become law, South Carolina lawmakers abruptly changed their minds and never followed up on the measure.

Can you explain the unexpected change of heart by legislators

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A case boycotting French products is briefly assessed.

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There are many reasons why they might have changed their minds. One is that if such a boycott was successful the French might have considered retaliation and ...

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