CAN THE GOVERNMENT PREVENT FUTURE TERRORIST ATTACKS:c&p

[Todd-'o'-Vision]

First item I heard on the radio news this morning. Americans are increasingly worried that the government cannot protect them from future terrorist attacks.

Well, you know what? American’s are right. There is really no way that we can be completely safe from these attacks.

The best we can hope for is for our government to make the best use of its intelligence services in trying to discover the plans of terrorists, and the best use of its military in making life miserable for those who support and enable acts of terrorism. The old saying applies to terrorism as it does to other human endeavors. You get more of the behavior you reward, and less of the behavior you punish.

Punish governments who harbor and enable terrorism.

Punish individuals who speak in praise of terrorists.

Punish organizations who support terrorism.

Reward governments who apprehend and punish terrorists operating under their jurisdictions.

Find and expel all illegal immigrants within US borders.

Allow Americans to arm themselves as an additional defense against terrorist acts.

And above all, don’t allow the scare of terrorism to become the excuse for a wholesale violation of basic Constitutional rights. To do so would be to grant victory to Osama Bin Laden and his ilk.

 

[koalabear]

No.......

 

[Tyrael]

I think people who believe that there is a way to prevent each and every unfortunate thing from ever happening in their lives are delusional.

 

[Cheyenne]

No, govt can't do it alone. We have a better chance if all of us help.

 

[Siren]

CAN THE GOVERNMENT PREVENT FUTURE TERRORIST ATTACKS

 

[metal_minx]

Re: CAN THE GOVERNMENT PREVENT FUTURE TERRORIST ATTACKS

No,

Nobody can.

Just like, if someone wants to kill you, you can not truly stop them......
nor protect from a murder.
eventually, they will kill you if they remain diligent in their goal.

Same with terrorist.

Too many targets
Too many freedoms.

It will happen.

i agree

 

[metal_minx]

we need more dudes like the guy in my av to put the whoop ass on terrorists...

well not that'll do anything but it makes for interesting footage on cnn

 

[Problem Child]

Metal Minx! I love your avatar!

Where did you get it?

 

[KinkyKat]

Sadly, it is doubtful that it can prevent them completely.

Some terrorists are bound to get through and complete their death missions.

The law of averages is on their side, and our borders are simply too open to stop terrorists from getting in.

 

[Tyrael]

No, govt can't do it alone. We have a better chance if all of us help.

chey, regardless of how many people help or how many new security measures are initiated....there is going to be a blind spot somewhere.

 

[Sillyman]

1)Punish governments who harbor and enable terrorism.

2)Punish individuals who speak in praise of terrorists.

3)Punish organizations who support terrorism.

4)Allow Americans to arm themselves as an additional defense against terrorist acts.

For numbers 1,2, and 3 that's highly subjective as to what the definition of terrorism is.

For number 4, you can give me a tac nuke, it won't help me against a car bomb or a sniper rifle or an exploding building or a suicidal maniac.

 

[koalabear]

Get ready for an interesting summer,

we will experience a few suicide bombers to say the least.

 

[bored1]

I doubt it, especially in todays politically correct world. The measures that would have to be implemented would never be accepted. In the meantime we get Dick Cheney telling us in a very unemotional way, its inevitable that some of you may die. Now he didnt use those words, but that is really what he said over the weekend. Then today Norm Minetta says "no" to arming pilots So, if Im not mistaken if another hijacking occurs the pilot wont be able to shoot the perpetrators but the government can shoot the plane down. Incredible logic.

 

[Siren]

This is a free country and we protect free speech, no matter its content

 

[KillerMuffin]

No, they can't.

But that won't stop p_p_man from blaming Bush for them.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Punish individuals who speak in praise of terrorists.

And above all, don’t allow the scare of terrorism to become the excuse for a wholesale violation of basic Constitutional rights.

How do you reconcile those two statements Todd? I'm guessing since you thought this was important enough to cut and paste, you believe what's being said.


ilk.

I think that is the stupidest word in the English language.