[Michael81Dus]

The incident is reported in a neutral way, just like the Yahoo message. This happens every day somewhere in the world - maybe not with soldiers involved, but you can find mad ex-friends all around. Since it´s not a special US/German affair, it´s not a big news message here. Don´t worry, the Iraq war destroyed all the US reputation, but Barrack Osama will build it up again! :-/

[Yardstick]

Michael, you know that given the tensions between Europe and the US these days, and the anti-Americanism that's prevalent in Europe, that this isn't just going to be received in a neutral way. I'm not saying it's huge, but it will be received with satisfaction by many with an anti-American bent.

Don´t worry, the Iraq war destroyed all the US reputation, but Barrack Osama will build it up again! :-/

I wonder what you mean by this. Is this sarcasm? Or are you venting a little of your own angst towards America here?