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lukster · « **Reply #46 on:** August 14, 2006, 11:04:16 AM »

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Originally posted by Suave
LOL

What? You think it silly that terrorists would continue the war they are currently waging in Iraq and have already hit America with as well as other European nations?

Maybe you figure they'll get tired of blowing up civilians?

Maybe I don't know what it is you find humorous?

Sandman · « **Reply #47 on:** August 14, 2006, 11:38:50 AM »

It's hilarious how quickly Americans will toss their freedoms aside in exchange for security, and piss poor security at that.

The terrorists are probably laughing their tulips off.

lukster · « **Reply #48 on:** August 14, 2006, 11:55:36 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
It's hilarious how quickly Americans will toss their freedoms aside in exchange for security, and piss poor security at that.

The terrorists are probably laughing their tulips off.

I'm not advocating tighter security, just making an observation about where we're headed if we are unsuccessful in preventing further attacks.

If it were up to me I'd drop my guard altogether if it meant bringing the enemy out in the open. We can survive their worst I believe. The gloves come off at that point however.

Sandman · « **Reply #49 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:06:38 PM »

I think we can survive their worst without treating our own like criminals.

lukster · « **Reply #50 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:21:34 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I think we can survive their worst without treating our own like criminals.

History doesn't bear that out. Perhaps you think us morally superior to those who have gone before? Why do you think the Japanese were rounded up at the beginning of our involvement in WWII? I think it was for their protection as much as any other reason.

Sandman · « **Reply #51 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:28:36 PM »

I had hoped that we might have learned from our past mistakes and if that's moral superiority, so be it. We did a great injustice to the Japanese Americans.

I find it rather disgusting that someone could advocate repeating it.

lukster · « **Reply #52 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:35:14 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I had hoped that we might have learned from our past mistakes and if that's moral superiority, so be it. We did a great injustice to the Japanese Americans.

I find it rather disgusting that someone could advocate repeating it.

You say that from the perspective of not knowing what would have happened had we not done so.

I don't think it's a stretch to believe there will be widespread retaliations against muslims should shopping malls and schools become the targets of bombers. Ask yourself how you would feel if your kids were blown to bits in a school and you watched muslims celebrating on television. I think you'd be out for blood and any muslim would do. If not you, many would.

Sandman · « **Reply #53 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:39:47 PM »

I think I'm every bit as prescient as yourself.

lukster · « **Reply #54 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:43:01 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I think I'm every bit as prescient as yourself.

I judge based on observation of history. Your prescience is based on an altrusim that hasn't existed in the face of death and destruction in your homeland.

Sandman · « **Reply #55 on:** August 14, 2006, 01:00:07 PM »

As far as I'm concerned, the internment of Americans is destruction of my homeland.

Maverick · « **Reply #56 on:** August 14, 2006, 01:01:32 PM »

Welp Sandy,

The question I asked Chairboy I now ask of you. What are you going to do about security at airports?

lukster · « **Reply #57 on:** August 14, 2006, 01:09:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
As far as I'm concerned, the internment of Americans is destruction of my homeland.

I can understand someone who hasn't experienced their local shopping mall, restaurants, and schools being systematically blown up by religious zealots feeling that way and I agree with you. However, a reality of the latter will probably change our minds.

Chairboy · « **Reply #58 on:** August 14, 2006, 02:05:13 PM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
Welp Sandy,

The question I asked Chairboy I now ask of you. What are you going to do about security at airports?

Well, when i answered your question, you ignored it, will you ignore Sandman's answer if he gives you one?

Chairboy · « **Reply #59 on:** August 14, 2006, 02:05:46 PM »

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Originally posted by lukster
I can understand someone who hasn't experienced their local shopping mall, restaurants, and schools being systematically blown up by religious zealots feeling that way and I agree with you. However, a reality of the latter will probably change our minds.

Are you saying that it would be ok? The internment camps, that is?