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To: LindyBill who wrote (156972)	2/7/2006 2:49:47 PM
From: KLP	Respond to of 793727

Excellent article! And...some things don't change:: The fantasy version of Soviet life seemed as plausible to him as the Daily Worker's assertions that the U.S. was run by a gang of greedy plutocrats intent on exploiting the workers In fact, this sounds like the Left of today. And re this: >>> Nonetheless, comprehending how fanaticism's roots lie in alienation from society, hopeless living conditions, and a desire to advance an ideological, romantic or religious fantasy -- and how attractive it is for people swept up in a secret world, especially young men, to commit crimes -- is relevant to understanding and fighting terrorism <<< It seems to me that our citizens, if we are going to have a peaceful society and country, have to decide what is a crime and what is not...and punish or not punish accordingly. What is the deterrent if there is no penalty of note?