Bombs in Bali
10-14-2002, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by Bernie
That is my point exactly - it's an Australian site. The Americans barely know or care about it
That is my point exactly - it's an Australian site. The Americans barely know or care about it
Bottom line -- as I posted on the other Bali thread by AusS2000, my heart goes out to you guys in Aus & Indonesia, and pretty much to everyone who has more fear and sadness in their hearts as a result of this f'in stuff. Don't want you guys to think otherwise. I'm sure the Bali bombing just hasn't sunk in yet in other parts of the world.
10-15-2002, 01:22 AM
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Anyone see the Australian 'citizen' on ACA tonight saying that he placed his religion above all else?
Is it just me or is that line of thinking extremely disturbing? Or perhaps only for aethiests?
Aus... please tell me I'm paranoid.
Is it just me or is that line of thinking extremely disturbing? Or perhaps only for aethiests?
Aus... please tell me I'm paranoid.
10-15-2002, 02:22 AM
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Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you.
And I agree, I find it very disturbing. I feel there is a duty amongst religious leaders to take responsibility for their followers actions.
And I agree, I find it very disturbing. I feel there is a duty amongst religious leaders to take responsibility for their followers actions.
10-15-2002, 04:08 AM
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First off; my sympathies go out to all of those affected by this hateful act.
Congratulations on successfully having a civil and intelligent debate on such a volatile issue. This would most likely not happen on any U.S. based forum I've seen.
This is such a tricky situation, as it didn't occur on Australian soil. What course of action do you think would be appropriate? Certainly, you can't just crawl back into a shell and hope it goes away.
Congratulations on successfully having a civil and intelligent debate on such a volatile issue. This would most likely not happen on any U.S. based forum I've seen.
This is such a tricky situation, as it didn't occur on Australian soil. What course of action do you think would be appropriate? Certainly, you can't just crawl back into a shell and hope it goes away.
10-15-2002, 06:10 AM
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Originally posted by Bernie
Aus, let's both make a pledge that no matter what, neither of us will knowingly facilitate this post turning into a debate on Iraq!
Sunder, I can't say I like what you are suggesting about "regime building". What that implies is that we forcibly rebuild anyone we don't like in our own image. So much for tolerance.
Maybe if we left them alone in the first place, they might leave us alone as well.
Aus, let's both make a pledge that no matter what, neither of us will knowingly facilitate this post turning into a debate on Iraq!
Sunder, I can't say I like what you are suggesting about "regime building". What that implies is that we forcibly rebuild anyone we don't like in our own image. So much for tolerance.
Maybe if we left them alone in the first place, they might leave us alone as well.
Must be hard to walk without a backbone.
10-15-2002, 06:14 AM
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Originally posted by wdavis
Must be hard to walk without a backbone.
Must be hard to walk without a backbone.
Im sorry, that wasnt very nice.
My condolences to the victims and thier families. I hope they catch the scum that did this to your people. When they do, encourage your government to give the actors to the families of the victims in a room that will be easy to hose out, and let em loose
10-15-2002, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by AusS2000
Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you.
And I agree, I find it very disturbing. I feel there is a duty amongst religious leaders to take responsibility for their followers actions.
Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you.
And I agree, I find it very disturbing. I feel there is a duty amongst religious leaders to take responsibility for their followers actions.
Anybody who doubts the existance of potential terrorists in Australia should spend some time reading the site of the Islamic Youth Movement in Sydney of which that fellow is a member.
http://www.islam.org.au/iym.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/s381233.htm
