Patrick, Well said and a lot better than I would have. The actual rage felt for such arrogance and assumptions by this person is beyond belief! However, as we American's have always done, and to put this puppy to rest, let's just walk quietly and continue to carry a Big stick! The darkness will come to light and our fellow Americans will be vindicated by this cowardice act, regardless, of what anyone says, we can continue to stand tall in the face of evil. We are a VERY Blessed and Positive Nation and can be proud of that without acknowledging such ramblings. Thanks to those who can see the positive and continue to motivate others and move forward in our efforts to heal a atrocious act of betrayal! May those that have lost love ones know that our prayers and heartfelt condolences are being said for you constantly, pray that you're able to remain strong and maintain your faith in yourselves and your fellow Americans. God Speed, Aderion Brewer President, MACG Metro Atlanta Cisco Group (MACG) www.macg.org -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 6:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 'It's not the US they want to destroy. It's our arrogance' [7:19738] How lovely. Reeta, eloquent drivel disguised as intellectualism is still drivel. I'm saddened that you feel the need to rationalize and excuse murder on such a scale and by such means. I also find it puts you in the same category as those who would commit such atrocities. Interestingly enough, do you think you would be able to voice a similar tirade in other parts of the world? You speak of us and them, where is it you hail from Reeta? Perhaps you can advise us here in America how you handle such "us versus them" issues? Hmmm? Oh wait, based on your essay I think I see how you would handle such a quandary. Your ridiculous manifesto is nothing but a thinly veiled approval form for the human sewage that committed this act. Your attempt to rationalize it sickens me. It's always ever so much easier to cloak things like this in terms that make it all seem like an academic exercise. Terrorism is indeed about people, as you so stated, and when you have people in this world who will stop at nothing to destroy others, or to advance their own fanatical beliefs, there are going to be tragic consequences. I had no intention of responding to this long winded "analysis" of yours, it is flawed both logically and factually. As such I will cut short my reply. I would certainly hate to seem arrogant. "mehrzee@vsnl .net" To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=19751&t=19751 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]