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To: epicure who wrote (2035)9/11/2001 8:03:20 PM
From: thames_sider  Read Replies (2) of 51708
 
I think he's compounding two analogies - powerlessness to act in the face of tragedy, combined with horror at what is happening; and revulsion at those who might be seen as to blame...

I can't say I feel any compassion for the terrorists - I'm nowhere near that forgiving.
I just hope that we (the West) don't react as they wish, with more unstoppable attacks, and make things worse...
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