Simple. It might offend them, so we won't do it.
Any other questions?
But here's the paradox:
Our Congressional cowards are more afraid to offend the sympathizers of our enemies than they are of the very terrorists who attacked them with a biological weapon of mass destruction.
Hold that thought a moment....
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Wild, huh?
Garden variety cowardice I'm accustomed to, but this is truly breathtaking in its lack of perspective.
If they're gonna be cowards, at least they should fear the biggest threat.