http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/martin-place-siege-response-tests-our-humanity-20141215-127d98.html

1) Hey guys, let's not overreact

2) Hey guys, let's continue to remember this is not a common event, and we should respond to it as such

12:37am: The hostage siege at Lindt Cafe in Martin Place has been given prominence on the front pages of newspapers in the United States where there is great sensitivity to any terrorist-related attacks.

See updates here http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/lindt-chocolat-cafe-hostage-drama-in-martin-place-sydney-20141215-1278cx.html