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Re: Evil, attack on freedom and democracy
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Thu, 13 Sep 2001 06:54:37 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Tore Eriksson writes:
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> Genitals, not gentiles.
Yes, best to work on that spelling. It can lead to some nasty
errors.
> I doubt that many people on this forum will appreciate your statement, let
> alone it's timing.
It's neither reasoned nor coherent, so I definitely don't. It
sounds like rather self-absorbed anti-American essentialization
that's based on tortured logic, willful misreadings, and tortured
logic, the same kind we're trying to avoid having applied to Arabs
in the wake of this horrific day.
> Setting aside all the Biblical references, in plain terms our nation is
> hated and yesterday's tragic event is proof enough. Hate and violence begets
> the same and there's no honor in murdering the innocent. I hope the lesson
> we take with us is that killing innocent people is wrong and we honor our
> fallen countrymen by seeking justice and peace.
So far the actions of our government have been fair and measured,
if not always the words, which must be chosen for a certain effect.
I only hope that they remain so. The actions of most people
have also been heartening, save that of a few jingoistic acts
and elements--some anti-Muslim incidents (some in NJ directed at
Sikhs simply because they wear a headdress), a few people who have
been openly airing their fanaticism and hatemongering on the air,
and of course eBay and fuel profiteers (report the latter whenever
you see them!). [1] But on the plus side, there have been zero reports
of looting in New York City, and they *still* can't find places to
put all the volunteers and blood donors who have been pouring in.
I want this last to be the trajectory that sustains--when I see
and hear the stories, the sacrifices, and the support, I'm truly
proud of my country.
optimistically,
LFB
[1] www.cnn.com and www.cbs.com both have contact info for this.
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| In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Tore Eriksson writes: <snip> Genitals, not gentiles. I doubt that many people on this forum will appreciate your statement, let alone it's timing. Setting aside all the Biblical references, in plain terms our nation is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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