3/11/2004: Terror in Madrid (warning, graphic) - Page 3

glatt · 03-12-2004, 01:43 PM

universal enough

Troubleshooter · 03-12-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by glatt
universal enough

There is no sliding scale on universality. Either it is or it isn't. If you say it is, then you have invalidated your own statement, or need to argue it more thoroughly. If it isn't then you need to reassess your position.

mutating string · 03-12-2004, 07:14 PM

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In the grand scheme of things, I say, "No you don't."

I was talking about the somewhat smaller scheme of things. I would choose to protect my loved ones even if it meant killing terrorists' families, as someone said earlier. Too bad someone always has to die. But since we all just can't get along, I'd rather see my enemies' seed wiped out from the face of the earth. Sorry

quzah · 03-13-2004, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by Uryoces
The difference between you, Leah and a terrorist is that this is the way you feel versus what you would act on. The terrorists have no qualms about acting on those feelings.

So what is the difference between a terrorist, who does what they do out of strong conviction, and a soldier, who does what they do out of "pride in their country" or "sense of duity" or just for the pay check? One is "right" because they believe their government is right, and the other is wrong because... why again? Oh, because you believe they are. I got it now.

Quzah.

Elspode · 03-13-2004, 09:18 AM

I think we should just be nice to all the terrorists so they'll stop being so mean and stuff. Maybe buy them a Coke or something.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-13-2004, 09:26 AM

Maestro, if you please,...I'd like to teach the world to sing......

quzah · 03-13-2004, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by Elspode
I think we should just be nice to all the terrorists so they'll stop being so mean and stuff. Maybe buy them a Coke or something.

Is terror really all that different than "shock and awe"? I suppose it is, because one is "good" and the other is "bad".

Quzah.

Elspode · 03-13-2004, 09:08 PM

No, it is no different at all. So I guess we *are* at war, then? Now all we have to figure out is who started it, right?

xoxoxoBruce · 03-13-2004, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by Elspode
No, it is no different at all. So I guess we *are* at war, then? Now all we have to figure out is who started it, right?

I'm more concerned with the end than the beginning.

03-13-2004, 09:18 AM	#35
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think we should just be nice to all the terrorists so they'll stop being so mean and stuff. Maybe buy them a Coke or something. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-13-2004, 09:26 AM	#36
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maestro, if you please,...I'd like to teach the world to sing...... __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-13-2004, 09:08 PM	#38
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	No, it is no different at all. So I guess we are at war, then? Now all we have to figure out is who started it, right? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-12-2004, 01:43 PM	#31
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	universal enough

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