MATT WELCH DOESN’T SEEM TO LIKE my sort-of defense of the french-fry-renaming silliness.

Yes, it’s stupid. But it’s harmless, as opposed to things like trade sanctions that are harmful. And, as I said, I don’t think the French appreciate the damage that their government is doing. Something silly, and harmless, that might get their attention isn’t all bad. And if people in Congress have figured that out, it isn’t even stupid.

Anyhow, that’s my take.