Perspective without Pictures

[Undertoad]

NBN, now is not the time to go witch-hunting. That plays into the hands of the terrorists, IMO.

What tw offers is an opinion of why this sort of thing comes about. This doesn't make him a sympathizer. He also criticizes our leadership. This, too, doesn't make him a sympathizer.

Going after people who are just stating unpopular opinions weakens our resolve, doesn't strengthen it. This country was founded partly on the idea that dissent is allowed. If we give up those sorts of principles, the terrorists win.

We are in a difficult position right now. We have a ton of built-up rage and no clear target for that rage. They said this is our Pearl Harbor, but in Pearl Harbor they knew who the enemy was. Now is the time to be careful and not allow that rage to be directed inappropriately. If we direct our rage inappropriately, the terrorists win.

If you believe that tw is wrong, the right approach is to discuss it with him. If he cannot be convinced that your words are correct, perhaps others who are reading can. In any case we are all sure to learn from each other and that is what it's all about.