My ridiculous statment?
That folks like Gunslinger and everyone in a desert, or in states like Georgia, Alabama, Montana, Utah, ought not be so freaked out about terrorism? That it won't touch them because, hell - nobody knows where they are and there is nothing worth blowing up?
That one?
And to "point" this out, you tell me that, well, in actual fact, you have to take your shoes off?
Give me a fricken break.
That's just stupid Holden.
You could have said:
"It's true that there remains a terrorist threat and I support Bush's efforts in this regard because..."
You could have said:
"It's true that there remains a terrorist threat, but there are many things we could do better, including...."
Something along those lines....
No... Instead you throw this dumb little shoe thing into the mix to say in effect: "Yes! Terrorsists have touched us! I have to take my damned shoes off!"
To me? That looks like digging for something to say.
This is beside the thread, but it is constant with you. I'm baffled at your reaction when getting called on it. Who the hell is it a surprise to?