Posted by Ronnie on September 19, 2001 at 06:13:43:
In Reply to: Re: Still trying to understand posted by Scott Bubar on September 18, 2001 at 21:02:25:
: : I don't know if it's proper to post this here, but there is an overwhelming need to talk about this. I have been torn up about retaliation, only because it means more people will perish on both sides. American families will again be mourning the loss of their loved ones. I know that with or without retaliation, it is only a matter of time before a busload of Americans blows up on our soil, or a van will explode in the Lincoln Tunnel in Manhatten, etc., etc. We have already been attacked and it WILL continue! Aside from my patriotism, bin Laden and friends (Hussein?) are not only after our govenment, military and political leaders, but actually want to KILL YOU and ME!!! They want to kill our families and CHILDREN and have already succeeded!!!! They simply want to KILL AMERICANS!!! It is the ultimate prejudice and hate! We must defend ourselves. This will truly be acting on the defensive and therefore I can fully support our country's actions! -Ronnie
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: Yes, they actually do want to kill us. And have. And unfortunately may continue to do so.
: And we do need to talk about this.
: We need to defend ourselves, but I don't believe thinking defensively will get it.
: It's time to get offensive.
Agreed, Scott. Defensive in the sense of not initiating the agression, but rather protecting ourselves. Offensive in the sense of PRESSING IT HOME until completed, not merely reacting to parry the enemy's thrusts! -Ronnie