Re: Re: The beauty of democracy

["Beth Gunn" <happyhoofprints@hotmail.com>]

CM,
Do you think his followers, I don't know what else to call them, will let us
bring him in?  I don't think they have any laws of their own and surely wont
respect ours, the people they hate.
I certainly agree about the mob mentality issue.  Worries me when the "knee
jerk" reactions occur...I would rather think for myself and research and
learn about the differences among all of us, including the women in hijabs.
Wonder if hubby has any readings on Samual Adams?  No I am not referring to
the beer:)
Finger is off the exclamation key, at least for this subject.  Am watching a
lot of news/documentary programs on satellite.  Are they teaching teenagers
in high school what this conflict is all about?  I hope so.  Apathy is
becoming a real problem in our U.S.
Good Riding
Beth Gunn
----- Original Message -----
From: CMNewell <reshan@deyr.ultranet.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 7:22 PM
Subject: RC: Re: The beauty of democracy


> At 04:42 PM 9/17/01 -0400, you wrote:
> >Are we comparing Samuel Adams, Brits, and the Boston massacre to what is
> >going on now??  OK, friends, enlighten me...
>
> Beth, take your finger off the exclamation key, take a deep breath, and
> read what I'm writing.
> The primary difference between a civilized society and terrorists is the
> rule of law.
> The Adams cousins realized this; I'm saying we should too.
>
> If we respond on a visceral rather than a rational level, they have won.
> We'll all be in the sewer together, morally speaking.
>
> OTOH, if we take the SOB, give him a fair trial, showing the evidence
> against him, and, if he is found guilty, terminate his ass, we  remain  a
> civilized society.
>
>
> >earth....course then they will hit everyone that believes in...free
> >speach...
>
> And the post that inspired my musings on the Adams family  was one which
> urged that a person advocating reasonable action be tried for treason.
The
> first amendment is there to protect unpopular speech. Popular speech needs
> no such guardian. An alleged defender of America, however, seems to feel
> that it can be thrown out in the interests of  "team spirit".
> I disagree.
>
> >rights to work job of your choice...to marry who you wish...free
> >religion...wear clothing of your choice...etc.
>
>
> Keep that in mind the next time you see a woman in a hijab, and don't
> threaten her or spit on her as some of our fellow citizens seem to think
is
> appropriate.
>
> I like to think we as a nation are better than the monsters that committed
> these atrocities. I sure hope so.
>
> The best way to kill a rabid dog is not, however, by foaming at the mouth.
>                     --CMNewell
>
>
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