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There's no question that, particularly in the States, the response requires the most carefull of treading.
Don't think for a moment the fact is lost on the nasties that the most effective way to deal with terrorist threats is to circumvent the rights we hold most dear here.
Many could pose a valid arguement that in some small measure they have succeded. Some of the provisions made in the name of homeland security have invariably changed to some degree, for good or bad, the way we live.
The question of course that causes this rift in people is where do we draw the line? Fucked if I know.
I think many, like myself, just feel entirly overwhelmed by the enorimity of the situation. I'm from a generation too young to have an undiluted concept of the magnitude of presence of the fight for Civil rights, or the possible implications of an world event like the 2nd World War.
This will in no doubt be one of the times I will look back on later and see as defining part of my existance.
I cant dismiss ustwo's opinions or any that differ even if I find them somewhat brash, to dismiss is to eliminate options which might be the most dangerous thing of all. Agree or disagree, I don't fault them for an outlook.
If there is such a thing, this is most certainly a no win situation.
Regardless of how it's handled some will have to think the handling was wrong, it's the nature of the beast.
As to the importance that the extremists are a minority, One can't deny that the actions of a minority will undoubtedly change the opinion of the group as a whole to outsiders. The first example that comes to mind is the Klan. Denounce them as we may, those crazy bastards make all us crackers look worse.
Religion by it's nature is one powerfull effect. Mix violence with religion and you get one bad son of a bitch. Look at the problems in Ireland. There's no way in hell you could get people to hate that much over trivialities like money or politics. I'm not religious myself but my family was, love it or loath it, it's foolish to deny the potency of it's effects, either good or bad, on a persons life.
man I'm ramblin', I'll stop there for a bit.
-fibber
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