'I'm sick and tired of all the Libertarians who are more than willing to put *my* life on the line for their ideals. When you've survived a massive terrorist attack -- one in which friends and neighbors of yours were slaughtered and you actually saw people die, before having to run for your life from a collapsing skyscraper -- *then* (and only then) will I take your views on "security vs. liberty" seriously.'
**Terrorist are morons, yes?...But in your OPINION, why did they attack Americans and/or threaten them?
*Personally, I think it's worth considering what our enemy says; even though that doesn't change our actions towards them. What was Bin Laden's motives?
*"We swore that America wouldn't live in security until we live it truly in Palestine . This showed the reality of America, which puts Israel's interest above its own people's interest. America won't get out of this crisis until it gets out of the Arabian Peninsula , and until it stops its support of Israel." -Osama bin Laden, October 2001
*There's many quotes other than this, but ultimately he's saying he's our enemy because of how we deal with the 'Arabian Penisula' ie we don't mind our own business. Now I'm not pro-osama in any way; I can never condone a man killing innocent people, and I believe any man whom does or plans such, should be held to their crimes and punished (accordingly).
But what exactly should be our policy, if this is indeed a reason why we gain enemies? Do we continue down this path?
I'm not speaking idealism here, I'm speaking of practicality. What do you think we should do (in the above questions and just in general)?
1) Grow a pair and just come out and say it: You think we should dump Israel on her ass and stop offending the delicate sensibilities of the poor widdle islamofascists.
2) You still didn't address why I should be willing to die for your vaunted "principles."