I’m sure your position makes you feel very good about yourself.
But this country, as are all Christian/Judeo countries—is under attack from a crowd of muslim fundamentalist terrorists. The have threated to kill Americans, they have been caught planning to kill Americans and they have killed Americans—on or own soil. Which part of “we intend to convert or enslave/kill all of you” do you not believe?
The precautions that are being taken are no different than were imposed in WW II. In fact, they are less stringent because we are not sending a targeted group to resettlement centers this time around.
It is my sincere hope that you never are harmed by one of these people you care so much about. You should think about that. 9/11 really did happen. Real people were killed just for showing up to work. Real people jumped out windows to their deaths to escape being burned alive. And real people defended themselves—and others not on the aircraft—by crashing it into a field near Pittsburgh, PA. And what about the US and other Coalition soldiers who are dying and being maimed so you can take this sanctimonious position. My son’s been in harm’s way four times. He’s been shot at and he’s killed so you can sit there and spout your nonesense.
Shame on you!
I come by my position honestly, with knowledge, experience, and the investment of 22 years of blood, sweat and tears as a retired military veteran. I, like your son, volunteered to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, both foreign AND DOMESTIC. And I can also say that I volunteered to do so immediately after the Vietnam war when it wasn't popular. I've been on the receiving end of rifles and while I'm not happy about it, I still support everyone's rights under the Constitution until they, as individuals, prove otherwise.
The people killed in 9/11 attacks were killed by a minority group of people holding a form of Islamic beliefs. I spent the better part of a year in the area of operations during the first Gulf War. I had contact and conversations with dozens of Muslims during that time. Just because they are followers of Islam doesn't make them any more of a threat than all the Jewish or Christian people of the world. KKK members may all be fundamentalist Christians, that doesn't mean we should round up or monitor all Christians as possible terrorists.
So you can call me sanctimonious if that makes you feel better. You can say I'm talking nonsense. But at least I earned the right to my position. I can hold my head up and look you straight in the eye and say at least I've been true to the intent of the Constitution.