Posted by Elizabeth on September 11, 2001, at 14:38:34
In reply to Listen,there's a reason we have think about war..., posted by Krazy Kat on September 11, 2001, at 12:45:08
> This is a major, major thing, and anger at whomever is responsible is warranted - not a time for philosophical moments, worrying about terrorists' "souls".
I don't believe in souls. But I do believe in human life, and there is a good chance that more innocent human lives will be lost. "Us or them" hardly seems like a pressing concern in light of this.
> Sorry, but the focus should be on OUR loss, not on some possible future loss of someone else. It's irreverant and incomprehensible to me...
I think we can multitask. :-) And looking to the future does have its advantages, together with looking to the past and living in the present.
Like all terrorist actions, this one will hardly benefit the terrorists or make anyone sympathetic to their plight. I'd hate to have all the nasty people in New York and D.C. pissed off at me! < g > And make no mistake: the perpetrators will be found, sooner or later.
The hate that entire nations of people hold for us (USA) is irrelevant. As with the OKC bombing, we're too quick to assume (that's "ASS U ME") that they're responsible -- and why? Because we hate them too. That's no more a reason for us to blow them up than is their hate a reason for them to blow us up.
-elizabeth
p.s. women != children
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