When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Tuesday, October 09, 2001
Some Perspective on the War against Terror, by John Chuckman - Democratic Underground One spectacular event does not justify a vast change in the nation's business and priorities. How easily we pass over the simple fact that proper airline security - something many believed we had - would have prevented the attack. No drums and drama, just practical measures like secure cockpit doors. Calling out a show of the National Guard at airports and authorizing generals to shoot down straying airliners are empty, after-the-fact bluster.
Thanks to Kate for this link
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
Some Perspective on the War against Terror, by John Chuckman - Democratic Underground One spectacular event does not justify a vast change in the nation's business and priorities. How easily we pass over the simple fact that proper airline security - something many believed we had - would have prevented the attack. No drums and drama, just practical measures like secure cockpit doors. Calling out a show of the National Guard at airports and authorizing generals to shoot down straying airliners are empty, after-the-fact bluster.
Thanks to Kate for this link
Palema
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