I don't tend to post much in CE anymore, I never find it pleasant even if it is interesting, but seeing the deaths of 3'000 people used as the setup for a xenophbic punchline made my blood boil.
Yes, the french disagreed with you over Iraq, GET OVER IT. It's in the past, done, finished. It's not like the U.S is whiter than white in International affairs.
I am prepared to let Vern Gane say his piece on this however, I want to hear him say why he thinks this was acceptable. If we have made a mistake and this was not his intention then I will apologise. However if he meant this to be a crude and unfunny joke then he will find no condonment from me.