Re: Re: The beauty of democracy

["superpat" <superpat@ccountry.net>]

OK guys,
I have to openly apologize for requesting at the outset of the responses to
Tuesday's tragedy that we keep discussion and posts limited to horse and
endurance related subjects.
I have been absolutely appalled by the racist and inhumane, thoughtless and
downright dangerous remarks and responses from people with whom I thought I
had something in common. Sadly, our interest in endurance riding is the ONLY
thing I have in common with some of them.
But, after my initial shock and abhorrence, I realize that the good, humane
and clear thinking people on this list (thankfully they seem to be by far in
the majority) are willing to carry on a civil discussion and may actually
help some to see how closed/narrow minded and harmful and dangerous is their
way of thinking and reacting. So please accept my apology and my thanks for
your willingness to discourse with such scary folks.
Pat Super
----- Original Message -----
From: "CMNewell" <reshan@deyr.ultranet.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 6:22 PM
Subject: RC: Re: The beauty of democracy


> At 04:42 PM 9/17/01 -0400, you wrote:
> >Are we comparing Samuel Adams, Brits, and the Boston massacre to what is
> >going on now??  OK, friends, enlighten me...
>
> Beth, take your finger off the exclamation key, take a deep breath, and
> read what I'm writing.
> The primary difference between a civilized society and terrorists is the
> rule of law.
> The Adams cousins realized this; I'm saying we should too.
>
> If we respond on a visceral rather than a rational level, they have won.
> We'll all be in the sewer together, morally speaking.
>
> OTOH, if we take the SOB, give him a fair trial, showing the evidence
> against him, and, if he is found guilty, terminate his ass, we  remain  a
> civilized society.
>
>
> >earth....course then they will hit everyone that believes in...free
> >speach...
>
> And the post that inspired my musings on the Adams family  was one which
> urged that a person advocating reasonable action be tried for treason.
The
> first amendment is there to protect unpopular speech. Popular speech needs
> no such guardian. An alleged defender of America, however, seems to feel
> that it can be thrown out in the interests of  "team spirit".
> I disagree.
>
> >rights to work job of your choice...to marry who you wish...free
> >religion...wear clothing of your choice...etc.
>
>
> Keep that in mind the next time you see a woman in a hijab, and don't
> threaten her or spit on her as some of our fellow citizens seem to think
is
> appropriate.
>
> I like to think we as a nation are better than the monsters that committed
> these atrocities. I sure hope so.
>
> The best way to kill a rabid dog is not, however, by foaming at the mouth.
>                     --CMNewell
>
>
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