Gosh! Firstly ill admit that im daunted by the prospect of facing all of these critisisms & challenges thrown at me, though any comments on what ive written are welcome of course. If i happen to miss replying to anyone btw, apologies- perhaps in my next post.
Firstly- yes, i am an Australian & quite proud of it too.
Before i answer specific questions however, i should perhaps outline my 'point' a little better than earlier since im dreadfully concerned that many of you may otherwise be left to rely on your powers or reasoning and deduction.
After first hearing of said terrorist incidents happening, i was immediately struck with the thought: "what has caused this to happen?", since concentrated - and likely planned - destruction on such a scale is rare in anything but war. The nature of the events too (suicide actions) was also rather "drastic" whats more, lending me to believe that perhaps those responsible were looking to draw attention to themselves or their cause as much as causing wanton destruction.
I can honestly say that American attempts ive seen thus far to examine the all important question of "why did this happen?" (as opposed to all but useless "how do we get payback?") have been extremely superficial at best.
For America to avoid repeated attacks of this nature, i would have thought it obvious to IMMEDIATELY begin examining every possible reason why any country could provoke such malice - and indeed such dedicated and carefully planned malice. Perhaps the US government has never considered its constant, and very often UNWELCOME and UNASKED FOR involvement in the affairs of other countries being a problem? Since naivety is something Americans are so famous for, its to be expected that their government may see itself as having a free reign to dominate whomever it wants, however it wants, with little expectation of ever facing the consequences. A pity that innocent Americans have been forced to pay the price, though the upcoming war is a wonderful example of the military tactic "creating a diversion", and from my perspective at least - very little is likely to change in American attitudes and international politics and as a result. Given this situation, i would without doubt expect many more terrorist incidents of similar kind in the future, with those posessing the least influence on the real issues naturally being affected the most.
Now on to my replies:
Yorick - Actually my history is a little rough, i believe i was using the roman empire as an example that all political boundaries & such are subject to change given enough time, or something like that. Actually i dont think the Roman empire was very "holy" either, with all of that throwing the christians to the lions & gladitorial spectacles etc. Strange similarities with televised lethal injections however...
Grand-Ranger - Actually im not judging you or anyone else, simply voicing my opinion.
Yorick - I dont believe i ever claimed that Americans were ever "responsible" for the attack, though perhaps i inferred that something of this nature was to be expected eventually. Interesting interpretation you have, though i wont give up hope on you since at least your an Aussie.
AzureWolf - Well said.
Ziroc - Yes, Australians are helping the US at the moment with these airstrikes (and no, it isnt a US payback campaign of terror since the US are having a war on terror and thus could hardly use it for their purposes could they?). Frankly i am completely against this, though our prime minster seems intent (as ever) upon bowing to the whim of every US president regardless of the Australian lives put in danger over something which has nothing to do with us whatsoever.
As for Bin Laden, there is certainly much circumstancial evidence which when combined with the American desperation to find a scapegoat as quickly as possible SEEMS like proof i am sure. Dont get me wrong, the man in question seems to be involved in someway, though my guess is that it will take months if not years for the real truth behind the event to be revealed to public eyes. At least after the next US election anyway.
Diogenes - Im glad that i seem to have at least one supporter in the room, and whats more i think your response probably clarified my thoughts into a much neater block of letters that im sure i would be capable of. Its refreshing to see that there are some Americans out there who havent been 'taken in' by much of the bush propaganda & such since the event itself, and have begun to examine the ramifications for the future, rather than cower in fear of them.
250 - "there side of the future.." that is an EVIL sentance that is just perfect as a mantra for my next BG2 ToB character (Sarevok's brother fittingly). Im chuckling.
Rikard - Very true point about the "evidence" in question. Many Americans have forgotten about the Iran Contra it seems....
250 - I agree that WORLDWIDE terrorism must be removed, though i question the lack of intelligence which suggests that America actually has the power to effect this. Such a 'gun-ho' American attitudes in the past have cost the lives of MILLIONS of men from other countries, with Vietnam being the ideal example.
Epona - Thankyou for bringing up the term "world policeman", very relavent i think.
Harkoliar - I hadnt looked at it in exactly that context before, but it really is a excellent point.
Hope this helps everyone, look forward to reading future posts.
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