Soddim, I now see you weren't demanding anything, sorry I've got my grumpy head on today. I could just see this one heading the way of the Busch Gardens thread so I thought I'd get my moan in early.
I suppose my main point is that just because the Americans do something doesn't mean we have to follow suit... I do find them to be a bit overly sentimental and mawkish when it comes to their military. I'm happy to pay my way and don't expect freebies.