File spoon-archives/marxism-intro.archive/marxism-intro_2001/marxism-intro.0109, message 28


From: Maka-AT-pseud.pseud
Subject: Re: M-INTRO: Attack on America
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 02:31:16 +0000


Thank you!


>From: Budlettharris-AT-pseud.pseud
>Reply-To: marxism-intro-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
>To: marxism-intro-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
>Subject: Re: M-INTRO: Attack on America
>Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 23:25:15 -0600
>
>Yes Daklar, let's put the blame exactly where it needs to be put. Let's
>shroud this injustice in the idea that we brought this on ourselves. We
>are capitalists. Never mind that we fight for the freedom of people even
>in some of the most difficult circumstances. I would even venture to say
>that if the terrorists were on trial America would provide a legal
>defense for them. Not because we're Capitalist cowboys reaping our fate
>but because we still believe that humanity has a place in our culture,
>our society and our world. I understand the shock of this all brings
>ideas that we are not accustomed to. I realize that our mortality has
>been pushed in our face. However, be careful when you speak in tones of
>self-blame. America is not at fault.
>
>I agree, let us all find ways to treat each other better. The treatment
>of mankind upon mankind is terrible, and this is a prime example. You're
>right, maybe we should kowtow to the ideas of a man who would send others
>to commit suicide while killing thousands of people. Maybe we should
>allow him to gain power and support more so than he has. What then? Our
>protection is not of any importance. I don't want to know that when my
>family travels, they will arrive safely. I don't want the security that
>when I leave my wife I will come back to her alive and find her well. You
>send your message to the man who has killed hundreds and secured his
>place in hell because America is trying to do what is right. You send
>your message to the man who has violated the very topics that you
>address. Don't proselyte us, we're all for humanity. It's the other side
>who is not.
>
>America has been victimized yet you speak of blame. Has America offended
>other countries? I imagine so. When we helped defeat Hitler we offended.
>When we tried to protect freedom in other conflicts and wars we offended.
>When we tried to protect the world's richest oil source from single
>dictator control we offended. I would say though, truth being offensive
>to those in the wrong does not make truth wrong. America is not at fault.
>
>Lastly, the perfect communist world you speak of does not exist. It
>cannot exist as long as man rules this earth. Without sarcasm and
>truthfully, I believe that a society where life is worth more than money
>and ideology would be great. I would ask you, can we have that world
>while there is terrorism? No. Without terrorism we move a step closer to
>a free world where we do treat each other better. We move closer to a
>world where people can express and live ideals without being killed. We
>move closer to a world where there is not only freedom but equality in
>all facets of life. I hear Utopia is nice this time of year. I support
>what is necessary to achieve it. Abolish terrorism. Bring about a greater
>humanity in the world. Create an even better, stronger America.
>
>Personal beliefs are truly being tested right now, and now is not the
>time to waver. Tragedy that wake us in the night gasping for breath has
>been lived by our neighbors, family, and friends. So much input is hard
>to process. Why did it happen? What are we going to do? How can we
>recover? How can I go about a normal daily life? Religion. Ethics.
>Mortality. It all bombards us. We are Americans. We are strong. We have
>battled from our birth and attacks such this will not be our death. We
>have something on our side that these evil perpetrators will never have.
>Freedom. A united government with the support of its people. Capitalism
>and the wealth that it brings. The fact that America is not at fault. Our
>system has and will prove to be undefeatable. We are Americans, and the
>truth is on our side.
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