Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

yes they are... unless their banks are masking illegal activities be it knowingly or unknowingly.

i think the request the United States is making is a legitimate one... "Criminals within our borders are using banks within your borders to break the law... we want your help identifying them."

i dont think there is anything wrong with that.

if they say "Hi American government - piss off." thats their business.

IMHO more power to the swiss... America has the most oppressive democracy in the world if you ask me... piss on them.