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Re: "Terrorism" is just a scapegoat.
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 11 Jun 2003 03:57:28 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mike Petrucelli wrote:
> I was discussing the whole gun control thing with someone today. That person
> made a comment along the lines of, "what good will small arms do against a
> modern military." My reply was, "I don't know ask the PLO, IRA, Veit-Cong, or
> any other group that essentially succeded (or at least holds their own) against
> overwhelming odds." Then it occured to my that the whole "war on terrorism" has
> nothing to do with U.S. National securtity. It is a convient way to deal with
> persons who would try and fight against the govenment to protect their
> Constitutional rights. Think about it; how many Americans would support someone
> defending their rights and freedoms by any means neccesary, versus supporting
> someone who is a "terrorist" seeking to disrupt our way of life. Gross
> oversimplification, Yes. I think it is definatly part of the equation though.
Pretty good thinking I'd say. Ashcroft scares me more than ever.
Add to that all the other people latching on to terrorism for their own pet
causes.... SUVs enable terrorism. Using drugs enables terrorism. Supporting the
war on drugs enables terrorism (1)
1 - ya, I know...
++Lar
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| I was discussing the whole gun control thing with someone today. That person made a comment along the lines of, "what good will small arms do against a modern military." My reply was, "I don't know ask the PLO, IRA, Veit-Cong, or any other group (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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