What would be more appropriate, Angelo - an example that doesn't hit home? Would pearl Harbor be more appropriate? How about TWA 800? Getting newer, might make people think - perhaps we should go back further? The Inquisitions? Is that too touchy? Jews that became Catholic and trusted the Church were accused wrongly, condemned, tortured and put to death because they were different and kept to beliefs that the Catholic Church should have understood was part of Christianity's heritage. Maybe we shouldn't mention that because it *is* a Catholic attrocity. Perhaps we should look at, what, William Wallace and the Irish and Scotts under British rule. Longshanks was great at gaining trust, and talking truce. The movie didn't do him Justice. Where do we go with it Angelo. I'm still a bit numb having just dealt with a family death. Perhaps my judgement is impared - or maybe my eyes are just open a little wider.
JMHO, but I think it is best to avoid references to the recent atrocities as comparisons to the positions of those we debate here. If you wish to bring up historical events, fine. But these events are too raw, the situation is ongoing, and we are all on the same side when it comes to fighting the terrorists. Let's not forget that.