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Re: Terrorist Attacks on America
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Wed, 12 Sep 2001 02:13:16 GMT
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Ross Crawford wrote:
And maybe there'll be a few million more innocent people killed before everyone
suddenly realises it hasn't made any difference. Is terrorism OK when
sanctioned by GWB? You really think it will stop others retaliating?

I don't coun't an attack on terrorists as terrorism.  can you really compare an attack on a terrorist training camp to an attack on civilians?  You are right though, retaliating won't stop terrorism, it would just make it harder.  That's a good thing though.  But increased security can help prevent such things from happening, and that's something even the pacificists can agree on.

:/

Dan



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  Re: Terrorist Attacks on America
 
(...) everyone (...) Why not? (...) on civilians? Yes, I can. They're all people, even if they may be somewhat mis-guided. Trouble is, Bush seems to be saying he wants to retaliate against anyone who harbours terrorists. And how do they decide who (...) (23 years ago, 12-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) And maybe there'll be a few million more innocent people killed before everyone suddenly realises it hasn't made any difference. Is terrorism OK when sanctioned by GWB? You really think it will stop others retaliating? ROSCO (23 years ago, 12-Sep-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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