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To: JohnM who wrote (64442)	1/6/2003 1:50:29 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) of 281500

2. The quote from Gibbon which has been used a great deal lately, to the effect of the consequences of overextending an empire. Given that presumed dynamics, coupled with the clearly demonstrated arrogance of this set of presidential couch sitters, suggests that hubris is still in store for the US and there will be suffering because of it. Remember the position of this Administration coming into office, and reconsider your statement, John. 911 exposed the extent of dangers which had been long brewing, and long ignored. In the face of those threats, with no time to assuage those threats by addressing their root causes, the only course is to do our best to decapitate the beast and achieve short term victory. With short term victory and the grave threats pushed back to arm's length, we have time to assess and resolve the issues at the root. You don't ignore the thief putting a gun to your head in order to deliver a sermon about the root causes of thievery to the choir. Reacting to life-threatening danger is not hubris. And simpering about how much they hate us while not acting to counter the danger is not prudent. Derek

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