On Mon, 17 Sep 2001 14:46:28 +0000, Bastiaan Edelman wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Sep 2001 16:18:35 +0200 (CEST), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Richard Menedetter)
> wrote:
>> A journalist from New York explains her views on the terror attack against
>> the WTC/Pentagon.
> I think she is right... and so striking back on Bin Laden, Saddam or any
> terrorist supporting person or organisation does not solve the matter
> but will worsen it.
> The attacks are done by people hating America for their politics,
> interrests and deeds. The best thing would be to change the politics and
> deeds... how about withdrawing from countries where America and the
> American way of life is not wanted?
> Such an aprouch would be very cost-effective too. Making war is very
> expensive and does not solve the problem at all.
> Going home, if you are not wanted, is wise, cheap and will take away the
> hate... and take will away terrorist attacks.
No. We need their imports, most notably oil, and they need our
exports. Cessation of all trade with those countries would be
most detrimental not only for us but for them as well. When in
their countries Americans should respect their laws and when they
are in our country they should respect our laws. Most people do
not have a problem with that. Closing one's self off from the rest
of the world accomplishes nothing in the way of diminishing hatred
unless one withdraws to a meditative and religious life style. Very
few people have arrived at the stage of enlightenment where they
are ready to adopt such a way of life. Those who are only slightly
enlightened have already realized that one is not at all protected
from hatred and persecution simply by isolating oneself from the
world and living as a humble monk or nun. Simply fleeing from
those who hate you does not take away their hate, nor does it
discourage them from pursuing you any further. You have no choice
but to submit as a coward or to stand up and fight the best way you
know how, whether by non-violent means or otherwise.
Sam Heywood
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