List,
I want to especially thank our Canadian friends, Ron and Scott for their
letters, thanks also to the British, Australian and New Zealanders on
the list that have responded. Nothing brings reasonable people together
like a disaster.
It is unbelievable that any human could have such a calloused disregard
for the lives of innocent fellow beings. It is true that the U.S. has
been very benevolent to those that suffer, even when they were our
fierce enemies in war. We also believe in justice. I hope this doesn't
change because of the events of yesterday.
I too am angry, dazed, bewildered, and also thankful that I live in a
country where, at least to this point, reason has prevailed. Although
this turn of events has all the ear marks of Mid-east mentality, we
shouldn't be too quick to place blame for this horrid act. I am certain
that in a short time we will know who is responsible and I believe that
proper response will be taken. Those now in power in our government
don't have the mindset that has prevailed for the past few years. I
believe Bush made it clear that this is war, but first we have to know
for certain who the enemy is. God is still in control! Lets talk to him
about our concerns.
Tom, sorrowful in Redding CA - #216 D/GCC
rgribble wrote:
> Peaceguy,
> Your response is that of a wimp. Don't preach Peace to me, try talking to
> someone in New York.
>
> In regards to yesterday's tragedy,
> Palestinian's dance in the streets celebrating our tragedy.
>
> "Osama bin Laden thanked All mighty Allah and bowed before him when he heard
> this news," Jamal Ismail, Abu Dhabi Television's bureau chief in Islamabad,
> said, quoting a close aide of bin Laden's. Ismail said the aide, whom he
> wouldn't identify by name, called him early Wednesday on a satellite telephone
> from a hide-out in Afghanistan.
> bin Laden has repeatedly called on Muslims worldwide to join in a jihad, or
> holy war, and has declared war on the United States in religious edicts faxed
> to the outside world. All U.S. citizens are legitimate targets, he has said
> (perhaps you should go meet with him and talk about peace)
>
> Wishing and praying that Evil will go away just doesn't work. Our Great
> Country just got kicked in the groin and any country that supports terrorism
> against the US should suffer the consequences. We should make it clear by our
> actions, that their entire country will suffer.
>
> You have your freedom because many brave men and women gave their lives
> fighting (not praying) for it. After yesterday, we will never have it the same
> again. It is now that we should tell our leaders to let the World know we are
> not wimps, and that attacks against us will not go unpunished.
>
> Grib,
> whose Dad fought beside MacArthur, told me about what he lived thru and helped
> make this Country free
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Peaceguy
> To: rgribble
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 1:22 AM
> Subject: Re: sorrow and anger
>
>
> Just like Oklahoma City, our first reaction is to target the Arab World,....
> just shows how prejudiced we are,... we should be looking at the who,... not
> the religion and race.
> I would bet we will be targeting Afghanistan,.... unfortunately if we do and
> find out it was someone else who knows what will happen,..
>
> May Peace Prevail On Earth,
> Peaceguy
>
>
>
>
>
>
> At 01:33 AM 09/12/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>
> In my heart I have sorrow,
> Perhaps like you, I just can't describe how I feel about today's tragedy.
> I will pray for the victims, their family's and friends.
> (except the cowards that piloted those planes, because by now surely they
> are in Hell)
> I also pray that we will find a way to prevent future tragedy's.
>
> In my mind I have Anger,
> I believe if we are at war, then we (Americans) are all at war and that
> includes me.
> If we had allowed MacArthur to push on, we wouldn't have had the problems
> with the Russians.
> If then President Bush would have allowed Schwartzkoff to push on to
> Baghdad, perhaps we would have sent a clear message to the Arab World.
> When our enemies target "collateral damage" we should not pussy foot
> around to avoid that possibility in our retaliation.
>
> Pray for the unfortunate victims of today's events, but.....
> Send a message to our leaders that this time, do the job right, the whole
> job.
>
> Robert Gribble
> Charlotte, NC
> who is feeling angry, sorrowful and impotent
>
> Do what others Won't and you'll do what others Can't for the rest of your
> life
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