Yes it is a "smarmy" condolence indeed. I am sure that the Chechens have lost many people in fighting with the Russians over the past 10 years. That unfortunately happens during war. But to do this to young children at a school, all the while demanding Chechen independence? This is the faith of Mohammad at work, it is no Russian maskirovka. Any pity I ever felt for the Chechens is gone now.
*Any pity I ever felt for the Chechens is gone now*
You and me both--I agree 100%.