I think you are right. Will it make any difference anywhere? I don't think so. Was it the right way to handle things? I don't think so either!
Blogged this earlier today for those who are interested
Falling With Style: Osama Bin Laden & the vicious cycle of bad theology
don't think it changes anything really - just a great excuse to celebrate Britishness without being ashamed. Doesn't mean we all love a democracy with a Monarch. Poor old Wills & Kate will be in their 60's before they get near the throne anyway -the Queen has another 20 years to go before...
I remember the 7.1 win away at Chester when Bobby was only on loan & bagged a hatrick. When Chester finally scored, they played Blur at full volume, although it was drowned out by our cheering!
NB - I'm not advocating bringing up all children as atheists and telling them all religions are false - but giving them an education where they learn each religion equally in RE lessons - and only about science in science lessons. A recent doc. on C4 showed creationism being taught as a valid...
Sounds like you two are having trouble communicating. You could try printing out this useful guide to men's & women's English & sticking it on the fridge or the back of the toilet door - it might just save your Valentines Day!
Falling With Style
Just not true I'm afraid. Great town, some rough parts, but real character & the out into the Pennines in minutes. Most of the bland London overspill in the SE, with no identity or scenery fades badly in comparison.