Ok, flame suit is on and perimeter security is activated.
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<br>That said, everyone will have an opinion of the current situation no matter where you are from, what flavor religion or lack of, and weather on not this affected you. We as US citizens do have a right to defend ourselves but, the fact remains that there has been no proof that has been established as to who actually did the acts other than the people who perished on the planes. Once fact has been established then there can be no doubt as to retribution or retaliation or whatever you want to call it. Everyone has an Idea who is behind it, if the government has facts let them present it and I'm sure we'll get that person or organization. I know I'm oversimplifying the situation but in this forum I think this is all that is needed. (They are not making decisions based on this discussion)
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<br>I'm as pissed off as the next guy, but the last thing I want to see is us (meaning the United States) killing a bunch of people who had nothing to do with this other than they live in a particular country. You say they have a choice, then why did millions of Jews allow themselves to be corralled to their death. I don't know and don't pretend to know why people make the decisions they do. Unless you have been in those countries and know first hand what they do, everything is heresay. We are subjected to the opinions of the media because thats how we get information without going anywhere. They have opinions too and will only report what they see as fit. The government is the same way (not just ours - every government) they will tell you what they want you to know and you have to sort out the crap.
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<br>This discussion could go back and forth for decades and in some form already has, but until we're absolutely sure who we have to deal with it is just that... a discussion. WHEN we know who that is, well back up 'cause its time to roll.
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<br>I'm not as educated as some of you guys and probably don't sail as well either, so take it for what its worth, let the investigators do their job and in the mean time lets go sailing. The Lord knows we haven't done enough of that lately.
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<br>Good day and fair winds.
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<br>Clayton
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