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Old 03-06-2006, 02:44 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo
Wow this thread sure got hijacked in a hurry.
Seriously. And it's *still* getting hijacked.

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Therefore, what?
Just a little perspective regarding where money, resources, and national debate get focused. Most people who favor anti-terror policies seem to favor them because they "protect American lives", but while I think there are very good reasons for attacking terror, if the goal's life-protection, there may be other threats to consider. The extent of life lost due to the 9/11 tragedy seems tragically overblown.

IM(correct and not very)HO.

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