[DrStalker]

As an Australian the direct effect of 9/11 on us was tiny, but the effect of the US's reaction has been huge.

[cheez]

How do you mean?

[westicle]

They invaded two countries, one of which was tangentially connected to some of the people involved in the hijackings which has resulted in quite a lot of innocent deaths.

Pretty major story of the past decade.

[cheez]

I read that saying the impact on Australians has been huge so how has it been huge?