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To: Oeconomicus who wrote (131975)	9/27/2001 3:23:28 PM
From: GST	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 164684

"he appears to be trying very hard to start a world war" I doubt that is his view at all. There are vast differences in political, religious and national culture in this case -- and other things as well no doubt. I expect that when this guy goes to bed at night he thinks of himself as fighting in "self-defence". If many Japanese can still cling to the notion that they attacked Pearl Harbor in self-defence, I can assure you that somebody portraying himself as the liberator of the Palestinians and the Saudis, etc. will have no problem coming up with a terrific rationale for mass murder -- terrific from his perspective. My view is that mass murder is not something you want to get busy justifying -- no matter what ends you seek, it is still mass murder and there is nothing holy or noble or righteous about it. And it cuts both ways -- we cannot say that we only engage in mass murder when we have a darn good reason -- everybody always says they have a darn good reason, and it just makes you a less-than honorable person. I think what we can be proud of is that we have had the means of mass-murder and not used them -- that is such an extraordinary accomplishment, and for that we should be very, very proud indeed. That is what makes us "right". And that is why we will win.

To: Oeconomicus who wrote (131975)	9/27/2001 6:23:32 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Respond to of 164684

rd, agreed. that is why i said distorted mind. osama isn't the best example. however, the point stands. the US set the precedent for dropping a-bombs on civilians in the name of minimizing casualties. i think it is a bad precedent that can come back to haunt us in the distant future. imho, mass bombing civilians is something you do after ALL REASONABLE steps have been taken to avoid it. eg, dropping an a-bomb in a nonpopulated area with a message... surrender... or your cities are next... maybe this approach wasn't possible. i sure hope we gave it serious thought, though. mass murdering civilians - of any nationality, makes me cringe.