Like pixel said, I kinda fail to see how someone commenting on your style has anything to do with America.

Damn bloody Americans trying to keep me out of the hospital!

No offense, I think you just underestimated some of the people here. I know I've created a makeshift lung before (gravity bong) and I know a lot of other people have created similar. It's all the same concept, and you can't get mad at someone for offering a better suggestion.