January 11, 2015
US and World Dignitaries Attend Paris March
 
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/11/politics/obama-kerry-paris/index.html
Thousands and thousands and thousands of French citizens, French government officials, religious leaders, and other officials and leaders from other nations like Germany, England, and Israel. While the US was not represented by our President or Secretary of State we were represented by our ambassador to France as well as our Attorney General who was in Paris for a summit on counter terrorism but was not present for the march. Even though Obama was not present for the march he sent well wishes and said to France that the US "stands with you today and stands with you tomorrow." The absence of Obama from the march did show that it's not just the US fighting against terrorism. Some people are complaining though that Obama or Jon Kerry should've attended. Kerry at the time was occupied by a summit in India. But does it really matter to much that they weren't or are we just making to much of a big deal? It's a tragic event that occurred and we have sent our best wishes and also showed support for France. I think that's fine enough. 
This is a global concern. Extremists who are using killing people for their cause need to be stopped and it's just awful what they are doing and it is fantastic to see so many nations coming together to make a statement against the tyranny of extremism.