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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (28622)	9/20/2001 2:59:14 PM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

>>Well, this is a different set of assumptions, a different paradigm. In this case, we are set to kill the hydra- headed scourge of international terrorism, which is a pretty universal threat, and to punish or destroy those regimes that sponsor the offending groups. It is urgent, not just because the public demands retribution, but because we cannot afford to let the terrorists continue along these lines, and wait until they get their hands on serious weapons of mass destruction. It is time to settle matters........ << I'm not quite sure I agree with that. The Israelis have been dealing with the hydra-head of terrorism for decades. The only difference in the paradigm is WHO has NOW become the most heavily targeted. IE, our citizens attacked within our own borders. Israel has been dealing with this "paradigm" all along. I don't see how Powell can realistically expect the same "restraint" that he was requiring of the Israelis. But if he were to remain consistent with his most recent stance of the escalation of aggression, he would. My hope is that he is in fact NOT applying that same standard to the US.