Of Tolerance and Terrorists
The threat of the so-called “crotch bomber” has led once again to some of America’s worst impulses. Instead of pulling together after these trying events, people are calling for a certain group of people to be singled out and excluded. That group, of course, is our latest scapegoat: terrorists.
People fear terrorists, so they don’t try to understand them and therefore remain ignorant of their ways — or maybe people are ignorant of terrorists and thus fear them. What is certain is that the combination of fear and ignorance in regards to terrorists leads to hate. Unless the hate leads to the fear and the ignorance — or it occurs somewhere between the two. Anyway, whenever terrorists are brought up in this country, there is some sort of mixture of fear, ignorance, and hate, and it is eroding America’s soul.
Just listen to the rhetoric we often hear about terrorists:
“We should lock up terrorists.”
“Terrorists shouldn’t be in this country.”
“I hope the government is keeping a close watch on terrorists.”
“We should hunt down and kill terrorists.”
“I hope this restaurant doesn’t serve terrorists.”
“Terrorists shouldn’t be allowed to vote.”
“I don’t want my daughter marrying a terrorist.”
Does any of that sound familiar? Of course it does. Those are the same hateful things that used to be said about many other minority groups. It’s almost like we’re regressing. Any day now, there’ll probably be a proposal for America to have separate drinking fountains for terrorists. Haven’t we learned these lessons already?
How about instead of getting all worked up and screaming for blood, we actually think about things for a minute? I know there are those Bible-thumpers who are completely immune to logic, as they’re convinced that their invisible sky fairy told them that blowing up people is wrong, but hopefully you and I can be more rational about this.
Terrorists are people just like you and me. The difference is that they are people who like to blow up other people; that’s a cultural difference, something we should be sophisticated enough to overcome. I guess we “civilized” people have decided that those ways are weird and wrong; thus you see so many people thinking it’s okay to belittle and make fun of the most recent terrorist because of his exploding underwear. Yet we know if some indigenous people worked hard on some beautiful jewelry, it would be pure arrogance to just laugh at it and call it stupid. So why is it okay to mock the similar effort of terrorists in their exploding wearables?
Mr. Fleming, you also forgot to mention that, according to Obama, terrorism is also our “fault.” It’s our fault that terrorists want to kill Americans, don’t you know that? The terrorists feel inferior to us because their countries are an economic shambles, they live according to social rules that were created in the Eleventh Century, and their leaders are corrupt, ignorant, and greedy slugs who think nothing of sacrificing their own people if it means retaining their dectatorial grip on their own tribes. Somebody has to be blamed for this, right? And it certainly can’t be the people in their own country. So naturally, these poor, underprvileged, and illiterate souls have a right to kill us. Mr. Obama seems to think so, which is why he keeps apologizing to anyone who will listen to him. Don’t your know, America, we’re the ones who should be blamed for terrorism, not the actual terrorists. Perhaps if we apoligize enough, bow enough, grovel enough, plead enough, kiss-ass enough, and supply billions in foreign aid, all Muslims will love us. Isn’t that the plan, Mr. President? The man who currently lives in the White House doesn’t have a clue as to why terrorists do what they do. Which certainly means we’re going to get hit again, and again, and again.
OBAMA’S WAR ON MOSLEM POVERTY
Why can’t America win the War on Terror under the leadership Barack Hussein Obama? Why can’t he rise to the level of a great wartime leader like a George W. Bush, an FDR, a Truman or Abe Lincoln in fighting our radical Moslem enemies? The answer lies in Obama’s politically correct view of Islam and his little understood war on Moselm poverty. Google ApolloSpeaks (one word) and read my groundbreaking piece: Obama’s War on Moslem Poverty and see what I mean.
Frank, I think you’ve discovered how the won’s mind works.
Stop the hate, segregate
Terrorists are just people, too. Can’t we all just get along?
It pains me to think of the daily anxiety and fear that many terrorists experience, wondering if their panties are going to prematureely combust, or if their bomb vests are wired properly. It is just another shameful indictment on America, and or typical lack of tolerance for those who simply live….and die…differently than us. Whether it is an intact terrorist, or a terrorist than has been rendered ‘pieces to meeses’ by holy jihad explosives, we should honor and acknowledge that they have a point of view, too.
Sheesh. Is this that hard to understand? Yer all HATERS!
Stop the hate, segregate!
Well, if I’m going out to a restaurant I still want to have a no-bomb section if you don’t mind.
All you bigots need to preform an act of contrition. I suggest you all go donate to the United Allah College Fund. You know the group who’s slogan is ..wait for it.. wait for it…
” A Suicide Bomber is a Terrible thing to waste”
BBDB #7. All drinking fountains will face Mecca. Or else!!!
and they are all poor. well, except for the really really rich ones. and its all the fault of the chews. well, except now its also the egyptian’s fault. and the cartoon guy. and so forth.
No No No, you confused conservative minded simpletons have it all wrong. We terizts do not blame all of our woes solely on the american people. We also blame the JOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSS too. We attack america only because we are too scared of the JOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSS.
Please consider signing a petition sponsored by “Human Events” and Redstate.com urging AG Holder to remove the 9/11 terrorists’ trial from New York City: http://www.genelalor.com/blog1/?p=1421
Does this mean we can’t punch them in their faces? Maybe if our kids can play together, we can all get along. In musical chairs will the kids left without chairs be the ones who get to wear bombs? Or maybe the “winner” gets it…
We may as well try to get along with roaches and termites.
For a second there I thought I was reading the New York Times.
“Typical intolerant America. Any day now, there’ll probably be a proposal for separate drinking fountains for terrorists.”
Well, that would make them easier to find, wouldn’t it?
Great column; I hope nobody misses the sarcasm tags…
Finally, someone is telling the truth about Terrorists. I don’t care, I do NOT want a terrorist living in my neighborhood. The American People are sick and tired of the Politically Correct BS.
Terrorists smell bad and they can ruin your day!
you know you are just screwing with the trolls
Yes, but would you want your daughter to marry one?
And think of the the grandchildren. They blow up so fast.
I commend your insight and obvious intelligence. As long as you have failed to pay your income taxes or have committed some well-hidden felonies, I would like to offer you the position of Surrender Czar.
i do so want to understand them and wear a vest in solidarity, but it just makes me look fat. the fashion police just won’t allow it.
7. KevinButterfield: Well, if I’m going out to a restaurant I still want to have a no-bomb section if you don’t mind.
Well Kevin, it depends.
Sometimes if the waiting line is long, I’ll take my chances and accept seating in the Bomb Section. Been doing this for awhile now… So far, so good…
As long as we can still punch hippies, I’ll go along.
Sasha and I were just talking about this the other day while we were on our weekly foray to the Farmers Market.
“The problem”, I ventured, “is that we just dont have any Terrorist friends”.
“Well how about a dinner party?”
Sasha is so clever about these things. Nobody is going to blow up anyone after one of our famous dinner parties.
We launched into a discussion about what we would need for such a sioree which landed us in Whole Foods for hummous and pita. That part was easy, but as I pointed out hummous is too obvious and not a meal, so we settled on roasted lamb as an entree followed by Baklava which Sasha makes herself from fresh Philo dough.
After some discussion about alcohol we purchased some tea and decided to leave the Lebanese wine, which I insisted on, under the counter until we had gauged the situation.
Now to find some terrorists.
I remembered the Cardiologist down the street. He is large and swarthy and wears a blue turban which I have long envied. I approached him as he was pulling out of his driveway and tried to find out if he had any connections.
He seemed annoyed and said something about being “called in” so he had to go, and being “Indian” and not knowing any “Terrorists”. I invited him over anyway for some curry, which I love, as his BMW churned up the snowbank at the foot of the driveway.
So anyway, we have all this Hummous and the Lamb is in the freezer, so if anyone knows any terrorists we are free on Saturday night.
Namaste,
Sp’in Doa’k and Sasha
Can’t blame the guy for turning down your invitation, sounded like he was really Sikh and cranky. The lamb might also have turned him off–not sure if those guys go in for that. Ennyhoo, some nice falafel along with the lamb on a bed of rice, served by women just dying to be beaten or stoned by the guests might have done the trick–just make sure the lamb was was killed in the halal rather than the kosher fashion–the latter is a real party-pooper for terrorist types. Or so I’ve heard….
Halal and Kosher rules for slaughtering an animal such as a lamb, are nearly indistinguishable. The rules for enjoying the eating of such are the same.
The question is the authority who supervised the killing. Even within-group this is a big question.
Spin
tone it down
HOW DROLL AND QUAINT. Frank, you’re my kind of guy.
Make fun of them all especially those who would protect and forgive these bums.
Maybe, just maybe, if we heed Frank’s advice, one day we can fulfill the American Dream and a terrorist can actually become POTUS. Oh….never mind.
I, for one, would like to go to a restaurant that served terrorists. I hear they taste just like pork.
I can’t help wondering when the lower echelon terrorists figure out that their masters never blow themselves up. Are the mullahs a bit more knowlegable about those alleged 72 virgins?
Terrorists are people just like you and me.
Well, speak for yourself. Abdulmutallab shares with you a relative stupidity. You light your junk on fire here on a regular basis here, though metaphorically.
I understand that the NON bomber (olberman’s words) has some genital damage as a result of his failed attempt to kill people.
shouldn’t we accept the blame for that? didn’t we tempt him by putting infidels in an airplane?
i think we should be man enough to cough up some cash to provide restoration of genital perfection for this hapless zealot,in order to spare him any embarrassment when he meets the 13 virgins
the ball(s) in our court