Sam Ewalt wrote: > > On Sat, 29 Sep 2001 14:30:40 -0400, Clarence Verge wrote: > > > On Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:43:50 -0500, Sam Ewalt wrote: > > >> It not a matter of bringing Bin Laden to justice, it is more fundamental > >> and important than that. The continuing threat must be combatted. > > > I certainly agree with that, Sam. But I'm very afraid that too many > > just don't seem to recognize exactly WHAT that threat IS. > > For years the United States has basically tolerated terrorism, > satisfying itself with criminal investigations and occasional > bombing raids. That response has not been sufficient. We must do > everything we can to combat this fundamental threat.
This serves as an adequate demonstration of my point. Unless, of course, you are being subtle. <g> Because of the very basic and fundamental (to use your word) nature of the threat, many CAN'T get the point. Not getting the point is the threat. It would be totally impossible for me to convince anyone to consider any other possibilities if they had already reached the conclusion that a simple physical response is the answer. This would not be due to my lack of argumentative skill - which may be woeful - and not due to lack of a convincing argument, but due to THE problem. Vague enough ? - Clarence Verge -- - Help stamp out FATWARE. As a start visit: http://home.arachne.cz/ - The internet is infected - Windows is a VIRUS !! --
