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Originally posted by J.J.:
Good thoughts, S C, you are right about the paradigm shift required, and the attacks last week is the sort of thing required to wake people up from their everyday lives, and lift their gaze from the rut. I talk to people all over the country, have everyday since last week noticed that so many more are simply more polite over the phone, and very very united in their thoughts and feelings. The desire for war has actually gone up since the attack, from an initial avg. of 82% to around 85-86% desire to attack, and even 72% of the US wishes to attack WITH the knowledge that there would be heavy US casualties. That is a number never before seen in modern America, and the fact that is is solidifying and growing heartens me. But what about other places? Now that the shock has worn a bit, what is being said elsewhere?
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Um, I think you kind of missed my main thrust there, maybe I wasn't too clear - the paradigm shift I was referring to is AWAY from war, not towards it! I am, of course, in favour of attempting to eradicate terrorism. My approach would be somewhat different to the one you are suggesting, however.
I have to go out now, so no time to write more. My viewpoint is summed up in the post 'I'd like to share this with all of you' on the board. Please read it - I hope everyone will. I'd very much welcome your opinion.
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