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gina puglisi commented on John McCain: Why do the terrorists hate us? on January 21, 2008, 4:56 AM
Touche to TheSnoo! We commit just as many atrocities on our home turf against our own people yet we forget to create movements to diminish the hatred that can be considered even more profound than that of foreign terrorists against us.
gina puglisi commented on Re: How do we deal with the rise of Islamic fundamentalism? on January 17, 2008, 7:14 PM
I agree when she says that Muslims are speaking out about the difference between fundamentalists and themselves. I also agree with her when she says that the characteristics need to be distinguished because innocent people are being affected due to this small percentage of extremists causing so much fear and chaos in the environment that surrounds us. Unfortunately I'd have to disagree when she speaks of the men who are "taken in the middle of the night.." "held without any evidence.." To be held in a place such as Guantanamo Bay there has to be some reasoning behind their POW status. I do believe that Muslims are being pursecuted wrongfully in some instances, but I think that the picture is much bigger than what they show/tell us about these prisoners in particular. The objective is to protect, and sometimes being held by mistake happens, but there is nothing we can do about it. I happens everyday in the US, but we fail to thoroughly investigate these instances. I firmly believe that if there is a high level of threat and risk, the US will do whatever is necessary to promise security. As for those held wrongfully, justice will be served in due time, but there is a reason why they are in the position they are in right now.
gina puglisi commented on Re: How do we deal with the rise of Islamic fundamentalism? on January 17, 2008, 2:14 PM
I agree when she says that Muslims are speaking out about the difference between fundamentalists and themselves. I also agree with her when she says that the characteristics need to be distinguished because innocent people are being affected due to this small percentage of extremists causing so much fear and chaos in the environment that surrounds us. Unfortunately I'd have to disagree when she speaks of the men who are "taken in the middle of the night.." "held without any evidence.." To be held in a place such as Guantanamo Bay there has to be some reasoning behind their POW status. I do believe that Muslims are being pursecuted wrongfully in some instances, but I think that the picture is much bigger than what they show/tell us about these prisoners in particular. The objective is to protect, and sometimes being held by mistake happens, but there is nothing we can do about it. I happens everyday in the US, but we fail to thoroughly investigate these instances. I firmly believe that if there is a high level of threat and risk, the US will do whatever is necessary to promise security. As for those held wrongfully, justice will be served in due time, but there is a reason why they are in the position they are in right now.
gina puglisi commented on John McCain: Why do the terrorists hate us? on January 16, 2008, 11:03 PM
I, in no way shape or form condone the acts of terrorists, but when analyzed from a broader spectrum, its clearly relevant to say that the United States, over the course of its existance has caused much of the hatred that other countries feel towards us. One of the biggest issues is the forcing of globalization and the free market unto other nations, when they clearly like things they way they have them worked out. When someone comes in and threatens the quality and safety of your nation, this is when terrorists and fundamentalists begin to take form. We play the role of the "World Power" who keeps everyone and everything in order, but excuse me if I'm mistaken, didn't the first precident ever set by George Washington say not to become involved in foreign affairs? Unfortunately that is what we do, but this also goes without saying that as a Nation we promise to help so many people, ah but not so fast, not without reciprocation, perhaps yet another reason why people dislike the west. McCain does not seem to be very educated on terrorists. It's very hard for me to grasp the idea that terrorists base their religion on destructing western culture. This is one of the most obsurd things I have ever heard in my life. He has no idea about terrorism and how it even began. He is discussing Muslim Extremists, and these terrorists make up such a small number of terrorists. It's hard for me to see a man like this running for president. How does he know so little on a subject that is affecting our everyday lives? I'd be worried if he won the 2008 Election.
gina puglisi commented on John McCain: Why do the terrorists hate us? on January 21, 2008, 9:56 AM
Touche to TheSnoo! We commit just as many atrocities on our home turf against our own people yet we forget to create movements to diminish the hatred that can be considered even more profound than that of foreign terrorists against us.