coach john-
We are setting this example to a bunch
of fanatics who are ready to kill themselves
with bombs attached to their body. Will these
pictures of prisoners make them think twice
about terrorizing us? Or will it instead find
more Islamic recruits to go out shopping for
explosive suits.
instilling terror as an example that terror
is not acceptable? i don't think so. i believe
we should walk our talk... practicing what we
preach is the better example.
when one becomes suicidal about a cause, increased
displays of brutality strengthen and validate the
feeling. but that's not all that bothers me. what
bothers me more is that i'm a part these actions that
go against my nature. i have natural limits as to how
far i can go in the name of revenge, punishment, and
teaching lessons. when i exceed those limits, i lose
respect for myself and the quality of the life in me is
diminished. that's what motivates me to speak out when
i get to that point, it's pure self preservation.
if the quality of my life diminishes to a certain point,
whether it be from outside force or my own betrayal of
my value system, then killing myself or others in efforts
to change or improve the world can easily become an
acceptable option.
i ain't going down that road if i can avoid it.
a line must be drawn somewhere between self defense
and reprisal. the key to defining where that line
should be, is "preservation and life enhancement of
all life".
almost all sports have officials who are trained
to recognize where the lines of acceptable behavior are
and they will stop the action when things go beyond
what is good for all. officials are necessary because
most participants cannot make these self-judgement calls
in the heat of battle while they are being driven by
emotion, instinct, adrenaline, partisan coaches and
fanatical spectators.
we have a lot of emotion, instinct, adrenaline, partisan
coaches and fanatical spectators in the US right now. our
ability to practice what we preach and use good
self-judgement is hampered. we need an international
officiating team to stop the action if and when we cross
the line. we support the use of united nations observers
and peacekeeping forces when countries other than our own
are having disputes. it is necessary to support the same
when our country is directly involved... for
the "preservation and life enhancement of all life".
do you not agree?
-polvo |
