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My education reminds me that it is important to read the entire speech before coming to judgment. As we all know there is always something behind a "sound bite" or headline. Are we not yet tired of "National Enquire" type journalism? How will we really know what is the truth when all we get from the media is hype, sensationalism, and information taken out of context?

It is hard for us to imagine that Bin Laden could be popular in any way. However, the fact is he has been very successful at recruiting hopeless, desperate Arabs. Why has he been so successful? What is he doing to win supporters? Perhaps Murray was addressing this issue? Most of us (including school children) can't imagine his appeal. I think it is important that we look at how he has been able to terrorize the world. Hitler, Stalin, etc, have all been studied. Perhaps understanding (not agreeing with his tactics) is the first step to creating solutions.

As a resident of Washington State, I am afraid that Mr. White will do more damage than good. We have to remember that our brave soldiers died in Iraq so that Iraqis could be free. We must be careful that we too do not seek to quell free speech or rush to judgment. To attack Senator Murray over something like this is just going to turn Washingtonians off. You can attack her voting record, but everyone knows that Patty Murray is no terrorist. Mr. White looks small and silly calling her one. We need to focus our energy on fighting terrorism not each other.

Welcome to FR....I see your new. Don't expect a lot of support around here in defending Patty Murry.

First off, I heard Patty's entire speech so don't be so quick to judge yourself that all we are aware of is a "sound bite". Patty does not need to be taken out of context to be considered a complete idiot. Too bad you weren't around here when this happened as I'm dissapointed we missed your defense of Patty at that time.

I would be interested in your take as to how a recall effort is somehow construed to be a quelling of free speech. Seems to me that a recall process is the very embodiment of our capability of free speech. Need I remind you that ONLY government can prevent free speech? To try to suggest that anything that Mr. White can do to supress free speech quite frankly comes off as "small and silly".

The attempt on your part to try to convince us that we need to "understand" Patty only serves to warn fellow Freepers as to your leanings....which we sadly understand all too well.

Enjoy your stay!