Originally Posted by
Jetmaster
Sign of changing times and I do slightly agree we overdo grief over strangers these days. The emotional journalism and social media have made it this way.
The IRA blew up hundreds and I never witnessed a minutes silence in the 70's and 80's, but did if old Cyril the board member passed away.
Drawing a long bow, but if we happen to play Syria in the next round (as is still possible) and they hold a minutes silence for victims of US bombing, it would not be comfortable for our guys.
I wasn't comfortable when they announced it in respect to who the opposition was.
Not trying to be funny or nasty here, just an observation from an older sweat.