I agree with you. The wanton murder of innocents is no reason to be rude.
With all due respect for the biddish dedication to propriety, I think that's total rubbish.
I can't think of a better reason.
Sometimes, Ivan, I suspect you enjoy having us (yanks) on.
Actually, I would drift way over the "rude" line.
Atta boy. Stiff upper lip and all that.