...and political correctness...and fear.
First, it’s political correctness.
Talking while not really discussing a subject under the guise of tolerance
is part of political correctness — which is a culture killer.
Next it’s fear.
Fear. I understand fear personally; as a lot of people have. What one does with their fear is very telling.
One can use their fear to spring into action.
One can set aside their fear long enough to form a plan of action — and then go do it.
Or, as what’s happening today; one can cower under their fear like a deer in the headlights or a like a little child who closes his eyes and hopes the bad things go away.
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2381701/posts
EDITORIAL: Too scared to recognize terrorism—Ignoring facts isn’t sensitive; it is suicidal
The Washington Times ^ | November 8, 2009 | Editorial
Posted on November 8, 2009 1:24:05 PM PST by jazusamo
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was declared “not a terrorist” before the facts were out - even before officials were sure whether the attacker was alive or dead. Failing to honestly name a terrorist attack despite the evidence is as destructive and dishonest as leaping to call an attack terrorism without the facts to support that.
Apparently, the claim was based largely on the fact that Maj. Hasan appears to have been a lone gunman. However, terrorism is defined not by the number of people involved, but by the motivations and intentions of the attacker. If reports about him are true, Maj. Hasan clearly was a terrorist.
He reportedly was upset about the activities of the United States in the Middle East and purportedly had made postings about suicide attacks on jihadist forums. He told an associate that “maybe the Muslims should stand up and fight against the aggressor”; he was videotaped on the morning of the attack wearing traditional white clothing in the manner of someone about to martyr himself. The same day, he divested himself of belongings and handed out Korans, and he shouted the battle cry of the jihadists, “Allahu Akbar!” before opening fire. If these reports are true, this was not just terrorism; it was Islamic jihadist terrorism.
It is unclear whether Maj. Hasan acted alone or others were involved in this attack. It would not come as a surprise to learn more people were involved. If so, it will constitute a major counterterrorism failure.
Troubling questions are emerging. What diverted authorities from doing a more thorough job of investigating Maj. Hasan six months ago, when he was suspected of jihadist tendencies? Why was he allowed to remain on active duty in the Army, live amongst the troops and prepare for deployment to a combat zone?
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You definitely hit the nail on the head old FRiend!
Good to see you again!