Are our soldiers in Iraq going insane?

[stripersnipr]

Fear only exists in those that are afraid. I choose not to be afraid and I'm not.

[spence]

Originally Posted by stripersnipr

Fear only exists in those that are afraid. I choose not to be afraid and I'm not.

Ok, but there are 300 million others that may not share your exceptional fortitude.

-spence

[stripersnipr]

Originally Posted by spence

Ok, but there are 300 million others that may not share your exceptional fortitude.

-spence

Thats their choice, so be it. There is absolutley no doubt in my mind that the same ones accusing the administration of fear mongering will be the same ones accusing the administration of not properly emphasizing the seriousness of the threat if and probably when a strike occurs.

[Skip N]

Originally Posted by stripersnipr

Thats their choice, so be it. There is absolutley no doubt in my mind that the same ones accusing the administration of fear mongering will be the same ones accusing the administration of not properly emphasizing the seriousness of the threat if and probably when a strike occurs.

BINGO!!! 21 dirtbags arrested in a London airliner attack today. But i guess we shouldn't worry about terroism, because according to some, its all a scare tactic to make us scared.

And from whats i'm hearing, the plan they thrawted was pretty close to going down.

This is WHY we are at war with radical Islam. If you people dont realize it now you never will. We cannot let our guard down or they will destroy us one by one. Anyone doubt they are not trying to?? We MUST stay on the offensive. Its not even an option, we have to.

Anyone wanna takes bets that these 21 arrested are all muslim?

And after yet another terror plot stopped, should we still continue to search and frisk 90 year old ladies at the airports? or can we finally search the middle eastern dudes in thier mid 20's??

[spence]

Originally Posted by Skip N

This is WHY we are at war with radical Islam. If you people dont realize it now you never will. We cannot let our guard down or they will destroy us one by one. Anyone doubt they are not trying to?? We MUST stay on the offensive. Its not even an option, we have to.

Skipper-poopy-lou,

I'm not sure you really appreciate the geo-political events during the Cold War that influenced the rise of "political" Islam which is where the problem lies.

It's clear you're mighty afraid, but can you think of any times when your ability to make prudent judgements has been enhanced because of your fear?

Also Skippy, here's a chance to put your money where your mouth is.

Would you support mandatory extra security screening of young Muslim men at US airports, even if they were US citizens?

-spence

[spence]

Originally Posted by stripersnipr

Thats their choice, so be it. There is absolutley no doubt in my mind that the same ones accusing the administration of fear mongering will be the same ones accusing the administration of not properly emphasizing the seriousness of the threat if and probably when a strike occurs.

To date the bi-partisan 9/11 comission has given the Bush Administration failing grades on their actions to enact reasonable bi-partisan recomendations to secure the country against terrorisim.

If or when (god forbid) there is another attack on US soil, the criticism will be coming from all sides...mark my words.

-spence

[Redsoxticket]

Fear of loss and danger is a great motivational tactic in convincing both the strong and weak. Once this administration expires the truth or history will be written because those that speakup now could place their jobs/livelihood in jeopardy because of fear of loss.

[stripersnipr]

As far as screening of young Muslim Men goes dont worry it happens regularly as it should. My youngest brother,twenty eight years old (of Italian Descent) who travels extensively and could easily pass as being of Arabic descent is resigned to the fact that he will be pulled out of line and subjected to extra screening every time without fail. He chooses to apply his basic common sense and understanding of the clear need rather than envoking the Declaration of Independence.

[Skip N]

Originally Posted by stripersnipr

As far as screening of young Muslim Men goes dont worry it happens regularly as it should. My youngest brother,twenty eight years old (of Italian Descent) who travels extensively and could easily pass as being of Arabic descent is resigned to the fact that he will be pulled out of line and subjected to extra screening every time without fail. He chooses to apply his basic common sense and understanding of the clear need rather than envoking the Declaration of Independence.

I think he understands he has nothing to hide and just sucks it up and doesnt go running for the ACLU to make a big stink. Deep down he might get pissed, but i'm sure he realizes its for the over all saftey of the airliners.

Heck i'm a 26 year old white guy and i've gotten pulled aside a few times. They even sent me through that machine that blows all that damn air on you! But i dont care, it takes all of a 2 minutes and its done. But maybe next time all call the ACLU and make a big fuss