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ChrisD · 03-16-2003, 07:08 PM

Radar's ad hominem attacks detract from his credibility somewhat, and while I do my best to honestly give everyone a chance and keep an open mind, ad hominem on the internet simply has the effect of reducing the author to a troll.

That being said, Radar: I do believe that at times (most times!) we should play the role of turtle - hole up in our shell and ignore those injustices that may be occuring in the world, weather or not they might be pointed at us, our views, or our belief in fundamental human rights.

But at other times, I think Spiderman said it best: With great power comes great responsibility.

I'm open to both sides of the argument. My biggest fear (problem?) with the oncoming war is a backlash of terrorist sleeper cells at home. Hopefully the FBI and good 'ole Ridge are on top of that threat, but it's hard to assess accurately. However, my biggest problem with the anti-war faction is what I call the "French" factor: A mindset determined to oppose, regardless of the facts at hand, simply for the sake of opposing. Whether it be the chic thing to do, the hippie thing to do, the peaceful thing to do, or the right thing to do; some people are simply opposed and will be no matter what they are shown or told.

In my opinion, these are the people who will be the most quiet when the US is vindicated post-war when the media can uncover the mass graves, torture chambers, hidden prisons, and most importantly: the ever so cliched weapons of mass destruction.

We will be vindicated.

03-16-2003, 07:08 PM	#43
ChrisD Poker Pariah Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 31	Radar's ad hominem attacks detract from his credibility somewhat, and while I do my best to honestly give everyone a chance and keep an open mind, ad hominem on the internet simply has the effect of reducing the author to a troll. That being said, Radar: I do believe that at times (most times!) we should play the role of turtle - hole up in our shell and ignore those injustices that may be occuring in the world, weather or not they might be pointed at us, our views, or our belief in fundamental human rights. But at other times, I think Spiderman said it best: With great power comes great responsibility. I'm open to both sides of the argument. My biggest fear (problem?) with the oncoming war is a backlash of terrorist sleeper cells at home. Hopefully the FBI and good 'ole Ridge are on top of that threat, but it's hard to assess accurately. However, my biggest problem with the anti-war faction is what I call the "French" factor: A mindset determined to oppose, regardless of the facts at hand, simply for the sake of opposing. Whether it be the chic thing to do, the hippie thing to do, the peaceful thing to do, or the right thing to do; some people are simply opposed and will be no matter what they are shown or told. In my opinion, these are the people who will be the most quiet when the US is vindicated post-war when the media can uncover the mass graves, torture chambers, hidden prisons, and most importantly: the ever so cliched weapons of mass destruction. We will be vindicated.