The "300 SPARTANS" under the command of King Leonidas held firm against the might of the forces of Xerxes although outnumbered by untold thousands, each man among them stood as an "Ambassador" for his countrymen.
Treachery defeated them, not lack of courage, "Stranger, bear this message to the Spartans, that we lie here obedient to their word" is the memorable report that remained after they refused to surrender knowing full well that they would die with their honour.
Today, "3000 SCARPERANS" fled the shores of Tunisia because a lone gunman [it suits the propagandists to say more] opened up on a few holidaymaking "Piss-taking Brits" [because Brits abroad ARE renowned "Ambassadors" for their country as they fall around drunk, half naked, spewing their guts up and displaying their characteristic promiscuous disregard for moral standards and taking the piss out of the locals wherever they choose to "Holiday"] but maybe not for much longer, they should "SCARPER" while they still can.