Thanks for the reminder, Alan. WWII pre-dates most Grumblers, so it may seem like just another piece of history, like WWI and our 19th-century War Between the States.
The Russian school terrorist standoff is a stark reminder of how ruthless and cruel some people can be. I heard on the radio today that the terrorists -- women among them -- were shooting young, hostage children in the back as they attempted to escape.
At least here in the USA, I'm afraid that too many citizens don't understand how fragile our peace is. With one notable exception, it's been over a hundred years since the blood of war has spilled on American soil.
Everyone sees the events of 9-11-01 as tragic, but I think many Americans don't realize the hatred that day's events represent. Muslim extremists aren't interested negotiating peace on any terms. They simply want to exterminate us. We live in a very dangerous era.
Most of the time that kind of hatred seems surreal. Not today.