Quote Originally Posted by F L E S H
Torog, I can't refute anything this article claims, but I feel the need to make this statement.

Why do Americans see everything as being so black and white? There's more than just left and right, republican and democrat, religious and liberal, us and them. There's infinite shades of grey in between, and from what I can see Americans ignore that.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, that's just what I see in the media. Do you not think that it's possible to be religiously minded and be a Democrat? Do you not think that a person of Middle-Eastern descent can be just as appalled at Islamic fanaticism as anyone else? No one expressed this as clearly as Bush, in one his most infamous, and frankly frightening, statements: "Either you're with us or you're against us."
Howdy FLESH,

Actually,those Americans who see everything in terms of black and white,are more likely to be a smaller number,than those who do not think in such terms..those who think in such simple terms,tend to be on the extreme end of their spectrum.

I happen to believe,that there should be no compromise with Evil,no negotiation permissible..to do so,is weakness in the face of Evil..and Evil will always seek to exploit such weakness-just ask the priests who are authorized to perform exorcism's. I do agree,that great latitude should be given to humans,but only if they repent of their sins,if they are un-repentant..then they are deserving of whatever justice is meted out by God and society and karma. There are those humans,who despite our tolerance and forgiveness,that will continue to murder,torture,rape and molest.

There is a distinct difference between a liberal mind-set and a conservative mind-set. Both mind-sets affect the way each lives their lives,both instinctively and by reason. I have come to these conclusions,by way of 45 years of life experience,yet I must always leave the question on the table-What if I'm wrong ? In order to be true to myself,I have to keep an open mind.

When it comes to terrorism and anarchy,I believe that we must all stand up and shout-Either you're with us(humanity)..or you're against us ! There comes a time-when all doubt(infinite shades of grey)..must be cast aside-in order to directly confront and defeat Evil,in such times..there can be no compromise or negotiation,no weaking of resolve and will- with the dilution of such..with infinite shades of grey.

Have a good one...Torog