Jay,
To further flesh out those thoughts from days not so long ago, I take a moment to embellish.
Those involved in holy war against western civilization will not stop with the crippling of the US, but will continue to strike out at other centers of civilization, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Brazil. Perhaps simultaneously, perhaps in turn.
If not nipped in the bud, hope of a decent future for future generations will be impaired by the destruction wrought. It's even possible that the plague known as human kind could be wiped from the face of the earth, as population levels drop below that capable of sustaining that life form. Thought to be a risk prior to the 18th century- when mankind's numbers were smaller and events such as the plague or the pandemic of 1919 wiped out masses of people, often the most productive people, seemingly at random. Yes, without western civilization, it's quite likely that vaccinations and medical care could disappear, or become so rare as to return humanity to that brink.
Perhaps such an outcome would benefit the ecology in whole. It certainly would be the bane of any individual, capitalistic or not. Therefore my call to arms- directed at you, but aimed for all people who want to see a brighter future, preferably one where martial law is not the rule of the day.
Pleasure from today cannot be taken from us tomorrow- may in fact succor us during times of trial. Only the potentials the future can hold may be taken. So it makes some sense to enjoy one another, and the beauty inherent in much of that which our world contains. As we take back that future which rightfully belongs to mankind from those who embrace destruction as a means to an end.
Respectfully submitted,
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