We are the melting pot, or the salad as the new age likes to call it, and I don’t have a problem with that. People from all around the world like to come to America to take their shot at a better life. But some of those folks want to take a shot at the citizens, and that’s just scary.

Though I haven’t watched any shows regarding 9/11 for all these years, I was consumed by it for at least three months after the event. There were just so many signs that people ignored; I think that’s a problem with most Americans. We see things, but don’t let them register, or figure they’re not our concern and move on with our lives. In this instance, all the people who learned how to fly didn’t want to learn how to land; how do you miss that? We’re a society that often says “okay,…” to a strange request by someone else.

No, we can’t stop someone who’s willing to give up their life to take someone out. But we can keep our eyes and ears open, and hopefully help prevent things like this from harming so many other people. We’ve obviously been lucky since that date; read the comment from our friend Rummuser and you’ll see just how lucky Americans have been. I for one hope our luck continues, but I’m also waiting for the next time, because we all know it’s coming.

Thanks for your thoughtful contribution. I keep up on what’s going on in both India and Pakistan and all the other places where terrorists seem to be embedded. I hate the act of terrorism wherever it occurs. I know that those who feel wronged want to get back at someone, but why they go after people who have nothing to do with their issues instead of the government, which is usually their real target, is troubling.

Of course we both know why. Because the government people have guns and will shoot back, so it’s easier for them to cause discontent by going after the innocent. And it has to be discerning having to look over your shoulders on a constant basis, or think about whether you saw something that just didn’t seem right and that maybe you need to worry if you’re safe or not.

Still, if you’d like, please share more information. I’m sure our news probably filters out a lot of it. After all, the news of each country usually reports on things that affects its own citizens more than how it impacts the citizens of other countries. I’d be proud to help illuminate anything you’d care to share.

I also have a problem that I heard Canadian Border control had caught men with weapons trying to come across the border in Vermont. That died down and I have not been able to find an article on it. There was another situation at the same time but in the Western part of the country. I think Washington.

I can tell you this being mad about this is good. You have saved your self from the heavy emotional feeling interfering with facts. You are entitled to handle it the way you see fit.With a clear mind.

I wasn’t a fan of Bush, either. I think he was a perfect decoy for blame. Again media. But the government and media work hand in hand.

It still terrify’ s me today that our country was vulnerable when we are the leader of freedom and justice for all.

Do we allow immigrants in, yes. We are the melting pot of the world and means we welcome people who wish to live here with the intention of freedom and opportunity. We cant change what this country has been built on, now.

I will bring up a poor example is when Cuba wanted to get rid of their convicts back in the 70′s. We sent our Coast Guard to pick people Cuba wanted to get rid of. To me that was an insult but still a humanitarian way to better relations between countries.

Look at what we have asked Germany to do with the remaining prisoners held at the Guantanamo Bay. It is ironic it happens in an election year as Merkal is up for re-election September 27.
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