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Politics : America Under Siege: The End of Innocence -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: cAPSLOCK who wrote (2305)	9/15/2001 7:57:10 AM
From: joseph krinsky	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27666

"This mind war as you call it will rise so high on the wings of the internet that I do not think anyone has any idea yet the effect it will have on those who engage in what is sure to come. We are already blasting each other with images (which can be altered) video, and websites that reside not only here but all over the world, and that are run by people who hold an ideological position." That's true. I would imagine that their side will probably be scouring the internet looking for messages made by Americans that are negative about America and will copy those messages and show them to their people as evidence that even Americans are against America. I would imagine that they will have or already have people join message boards to propagandacise their viewpoints. I would imagine that they will have or already have people searching the internet looking for messages from soldiers or family or neighbors or friends of soldiers hoping to find some information that will be useful. I am sure that they will use the internet to communicate amongst themselves. In all times of strife there was always the caution that people need to be careful what they say, now with the internet, people also need to be careful what they write. It's easy to forget that what is written on any given thread isn't in a closed room with the "conversation" going no further than "these four walls". The internet is open to everyone and anyone. As far as your fears go. Having fears about certain things is normal, but don't let your fears get out of hand. Always remember--- "Things are usually never as bad as they seem at first, nor as good". (I don't know who wrote that). Until everyone knows what is going on, as far as where we're going and where we're not going with our response, don't let your imagination run away from you. As the farmers say-It gets the cows off their milk.

To: cAPSLOCK who wrote (2305)	9/15/2001 1:06:59 PM
From: SirRealist	Respond to of 27666

Very thoughtful and well appreciated sentiments cAPSLOCK. I hope, as the internet permits, we begin the good habit of engaging in conversation with people in Islamic countries too. Beyond the posturing and the immediacy of emotions worn thin by the onslaught of cruel images and sad losses, and beneath the nationalistic veneer, we hold in common many things that are human alone: family, kids, health, annoyance with bureaucrats, love.... and the more these matters are discussed and exchanged with peoples who may differ on cultural or political matters, the greater the odds of more waking up to the human bond, and ridding the ignorance that creates divisions for the gain of those promoting violence that serves their interests, and not the interests of civilization. I sure as heck can't explain all the images that baffle. But I can laugh at those who reduce America to a stereotype and remind many that the best way to know the truth is to communicate with those we find baffling.