I read this definition of a terrorist a little while ago --
"A terrorist is someone who kills and approves the killing of undefended civilians to achieve political ends."-- David Bromwich
Hah! Well, let me think a minute. Shall we start a list?
I'll add to that definition -- "and who wraps themselves
in flags of righteousness, nationalism, religion, and/or vengeance."
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scary.
ReplyDeletewhat's scary?
ReplyDeletepeoples mentality. people blowing themselves up over religion! you don't find that scary? Vengeance is mine says the Lord. ok...scary not good word. Stupid better...absurd! sound better?
ReplyDelete"insane!" yeah i like that word.
ReplyDeletei grew up in terror! Hah! me afraid?
ReplyDeletei just was not sure what you found scary -- wanted to know more of what you were thinking -- thanks
ReplyDeletei think way too much out loud! Sorry.
ReplyDeleteAnd you might want to add ...
ReplyDelete" ... and who deprives others of intrinsic rights and civil liberties under the guise of protecting these others from a ubiquitous enemy."
or ...
" ... and who fosters a climate of fear and distrust in order to manipulate others and to distract them from the needless waste of human life being perpetuated in the name of national defense and, regarding the ubiquitous enemy, the slaughter of defenseless, alleged 'terrorists.'"
Unfortunately, George, I could go on quite a while with this stuff. I've had eight years to think about it.
~G.
Gregory, I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteA friend in South Dakota sent this to me -- you might be interested.
http://www.regressiveantidote.net/Articles/More_Jefferson,_Less_Rove.html