('binary' encoding is not supported, stored as-is)
>Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 07:44:32 -0500
> Greg Burch <gregburch@gregburch.net> META: War Talk ** PLEASE READ ** extropians@extropy.orgReply-To: extropians@extropy.org
>
>To all:
>
>PLEASE TONE DOWN THE RHETORIC!
>
Since it seems to have offended delicate sensibilities on this forum (as if the attack which spawned them did not), my blunt rhetorical expression of anger concerning the perpetrators of this heinous atrocity will not be repeated, but my sentiments concerning these perpetrators will perdure, which is more than the perpetrators will be able to do (and my words, also, may be well and truly marked in this matter).
>
>So it is clear, my personal opinion, while still obviously in its formative
>stages, supports the use of force by the U.S. (and its allies, if they "have
>the stomach for it"). I will likely post my evolving "war plan" at some
>point soon, but only if it can be discussed in rational, courteous terms.
>
>In the meantime, to folks who aren't in the U.S. or who counsel not taking
>action with military force, please understand that what has happened here
>has triggered a wave of emotion in this country unprecedented in 59 years.
>Arguably, the response is greater than what happened after Pearl Harbor (I
>sorely miss my father, with whom I would so love to discuss the comparison).
>I appreciate that those who support a less violent reaction have been
>sensitive to this, and I hope that you will continue to be so.
>
>To those who have been beating the war drum, PLEASE calm down. I have been
>venting similar sentiments with my very close friends in a more private and
>emotionally intimate forum. May I suggest that you do the same? It is a
>perfectly natural thing for us male hominids to gather with our hunting
>party around the fire to thump our chests and revel in talk of revenge. By
>all means do it, but please not at THIS hearth. It is emotionally unhealthy
>to not express these feelings, but I ask for restraint in this forum.
>
>Greg Burch
>Vice-President, Extropy Institute
>http://www.gregburch.net
------------------------------------------------------------
Looking for a book? Want a deal? No problem AddALL!
http://www.addall.com compares book price at 41 online stores.
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b30 : Fri Oct 12 2001 - 14:40:47 MDT