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Politics : Piffer Thread on Political Rantings and Ravings -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Thomas M. who wrote (2174)	10/11/2001 1:53:01 PM
From: Original Mad Dog	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14610

but the American reaction is somewhat hypocritical Because mistakes were made in the past, it is hypocritical to address them now? I disagree. If a woman gives a man her phone number or address, and he turns out to be a creep, is it hypocritical of her to press charges if he harasses or rapes her? If a business hires someone who later decides to come into the office and go postal, is the business hypocritical to (a) want to punish that person; or (b) try to prevent it from happening again?

To: Thomas M. who wrote (2174)	10/11/2001 1:53:43 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14610

I wouldn't say it's trite, but the American reaction is somewhat hypocritical. You know what, you are right! We shouldn't be taking any actions to protect against future terrorist attacks, we shouldn't make any attempt to dissuade the terrorist from flying more airplanes into buildings. The U.S. has made mistakes in the past and therefore they shouldn't do anything to protect the innocent people who are being targeted by the terrorists. Idjit