Unfortunately the very same Yanks that want a minute's silence have been killing innocents for decades .....
Only one country has dropped an atomic bomb, only one country has routinely destroyed democracies as part of its foreign policy, only one country has supported a regime with more outstanding United Nations resolutions against than Iran and Iraq put together, only one country has so much invested in the weapons industry it is in its economic interest to create wars ......only one country has such little world knowledge yet its policies dominate the world - it is truly scary. 
What the hell has any of that got to do with the thousands of people that were murdered?
All I was suggesting was that we pay a little respect to the 2752 average Joe's - people like you and me - who were going about their day and were butchered simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
And if you want a history lesson, I suggest you read up on British Colonialism. We weren't exactly angels, you know. For example, who do you think it was that taught the indigenious Americans how to scalp their victims?
Christ, I never meant to start a political debate. All I suggested was a little moment for everyday people.
I meant no offence nor wanted to start anything touchy. My apologies if you think otherwise.
