I think that never, in the history of mankind did we face such serious threats, which could lead to Armageddon.
During the cold war, sure the Soviet Union was a threat, but they wanted to win, not destroy the world.
But Saddam, Bin Laden & company are perfectly willing to destroy the world, if they can't rule it -- and the scary part is that they have the means to do it.
The world population is not innoculated against smallpox. It wiped some 300 million in the 20th century alone.
http://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/Books/0198503326.php?UK
What do you think would happen if it is let loose on the world.
The point is, that while some people live in denial, we are facing a real crisis, and as they say "desperate times require desperate measures".
And everything considered, we really hadn't experienced any curtailment of our freedoms -- not unless you are a terrorist coming into the US.
Any opinion as to *WHY* there are still First Ranked not picked up yet though? I live among the followers of Abdul Rahman Yasin. He preached at the Jersey City Mosque (which has/had a lovely view of the WTC. Some of the "Wanted by the FBI" for the WTC'93 are still here. I've even tried to get them information. It is still sitting here on my desk.
Armageddon. ............I hate to say this... but the word 'armageddon' has no fear for me. For a couple of reasons. First, Armageddon, means that one is on the 'winning' side or the 'losing' side. (it's a Christian thing)
Second...Armageddon, is decided when the LORD says it's Armageddon. And I don't believe He has 'accomplished' all He says needs to be done. (again, it's a Christian thing)
But Saddam, Bin Laden & company are perfectly willing to destroy the world, ....YES. However, you have put names to a bunch of cretins who are pushers to a cult's beliefs. Islames/mooslimes/diaperheads have ONE thing they believe in....if ya ain't one of them, you're an infidel... and ANY horrors committed against an 'infidel' is just 'hunky-dory/'holy'/'justifiable'.
How MANY tragedies/horrors/crimes against humanity has ANYONE read about 'lately' AND the 'group/cult/religion' that proudly steps up to take credit for??
Those cretins, those 'names', those beliefs, ALL have one set of 'priciples' they adhere to....'kill, steal, destroy'.
GIVE them what they believe in. It's time to stop giving them credibility by playing the word games.(the islame is a 'religion of peace' gibberish)
What do you think would happen if it is let loose on the world. (re, smallpox) Smallpox IS a real concern. HOWEVER, it will be a REAL problem for those countries who are NOT up to 'speed' like the U.S. is. Innoculations/quarantines/meds/cleanliness/information will be OUR assets.
"desperate times require desperate measures". ............ARE we desperate?...then where are the closed borders? Are we desperate? Then where is the 'exportation' of 'foreigners from terrorist supporting nations'?And if we are sooo desperate, then WHY is it such a sin to own a gun and carry it?
And everything considered, we really hadn't experienced any curtailment of our freedoms -- not unless you are a terrorist coming into the US. No offense, but THAT is really a scream.