Fred,

I'm sorry that you thought I meant you specifically re: bin Laden.  I did 
not.  I quoted your post simply because I think peace has had enough of a 
chance.  that's it.

It is clear that I am never going to agree with the majority of you about 
this.  I apologize if I have been insulting to anyone.  That was not my 
intent.  That may be hard to believe however.  

I think that I could back up the things I have said, but it is not a useful 
effort.  No one's mind is going to be changed, and it's just going to lead to 
additional conflict.  

I also believe that freedom of speech means that everyone has the right to 
express their views.  I actually spoke more because I wanted to let it be 
known that I agreed with Kakki than anything else.  Perhaps Kakki is more 
tactful in the way she expresses herself.  I felt like a fraud agreeing with 
her off-list, while publicly saying nothing and letting her take the heat as 
they say.

I wish you all the best (whether I've made that clear or not.  I'm sure the 
vote would be for "not".  I do believe it is true however).

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