Posted on 09/21/2004 11:03:11 AM PDT by StillProud2BeFree
A message posted moments ago on the Ansar message board announced the murder of American hostage Jack Hensley. The posting was made by the same individual who posted yesterday's announcement of Armstrong's murder, and who has a history of posting announcements from Zarqawi's Tawhid wa Jihad group.
The announcement indicated that photos and a video would be forthcoming shortly.
The main group of people who will be inspired by these terrorist propaganda videos are other terrorists. The terrorists want us to promote and view their obscene video because it benefits them.
Tell that to the Americans that are getting their heads sawed off, while begging for their lives.
Absolutely with no disrespect...I can't imagine how much media those poor families have to dodge. I think, however, that there are people that either "don't want to know" or won't "entertain the thought" of the atrocities such as these. I know people who won't watch them, their choice. They are also the first to say we shouldn't be in Iraq. Turning a blind eye, I guess. Some of them sound so anti-American, it's like talking religion...walking on eggshells...I feared for the lives of these men, having seen what these animals are capable of...God Bless Them...God Bless our Troops!
"The main group of people who will be inspired by these terrorist propaganda videos are other terrorists. The terrorists want us to promote and view their obscene video because it benefits them."
That's a very valid point - however - the vast majority of the terrorist element will not be lurking here on FR. They will view the video from that source - which we cannot prevent. Those who view it here would more likely be inspired for change.
I can't get these poor people out of my head. After Nick Berg, I think it is safe to assume that the subsequent men knew what was going to happen to them as soon as they put on that orange jumpsuit. Imagine, knowing that your death is certain and gruesome. Unimaginable horror! I hope this affects all those going to the polls in Nov. Consider this being your son, father, brother. I think these beasts should be hunted down and then tied at both ends with orange jumpsuits while being tortured and killed. Not very Christian of me, but I am at a loss.
Our resolve against terrorism should not depend on watching videos.
I was not referring to them specifically...I was just saying that we cannot hide and pretend these people don't exist. Michael Moore probably thinks these guys go home and play with their kids in the evening.
We have to realize these are not people...they are evil incarnate and need to be destroyed by any and all means.
No condemnation here, but don't condemn others for what you yourself won't view. THAT is ludicrous.
BTW, not one Liberal I know (yes, I know some) has seen a video of our neighbors' head sawed off that is still voting for sKerry...FYI
"if we cut and run, these terrorists will take it as a sign that their murderous strategy worked. The hostages and soldiers would have died for nothing because the American public failed to show the same courage they did."
You are exactly, perfectly right.
The thing I am specifically condemning is posting directly links to the beheading videos on FR. That goes beyond merely viewing them - it promotes them.
Nah. The folks over at Ogrish and probably hundreds of other sites grab this stuff and post it as soon as they get it.
Welcome to the World Wide Web...the best and the worst humanity has to offer.
Booo-hooo. You are part of the problem IMO..
Please don't post to me ever again.
Here's an example:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1222476/posts
They were protected but the guards made comments that they themselves were in danger and from what I gathered, the guards did not appear the day they were kidnapped.
It is a bad situation. The guards have families, the terrorists don't care who they torture or kill. Who knows how much barbarism is threatened on the Iraqis doing their jobs.
Thanks for posting that link. I opened the page and it looks like it will be a very interesting read. Can you give a two sentence summary?
I hate Islam
Don't watch the videos - it denies the person the dignity of death. What would the terrorists want you to do? Of course, watch the video.
As someone mentioned yesterday - they attempt to demean the person they are killing. Allow that poor person to leave this life without giving the terrorists the thrill of us watching as they make his exit as horrible as they can.
These are animals - no amount of reason will ever reach them if the horror they do does not absolutely sicken them all.
People, its time to WAKE THE F_CK UP! These people want us all dead. They don't care what political party you belong to. We need to show this so every single American can see these butchers WTH THEIR OWN EYES and know exactly who the enemy is.
Its the same enemy who murdered 3000 people on 9-11.
And we can NEVER forget.
Mein Kampf= My struggle = My "jihad"
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