lealdragon

edvest, you have really crossed the line here. Who ever said ANYTHING about pardoning terrorists???

I get really annoyed whenever people assume that someone who seeks to understand rattlesnake behavior before they walk in the rattlesnake-infested desert, and points out other poisonous snakes in other areas, are accused of giving rattlesnakes to children as pets.

Terrorism is vile and evil, wherever it is found. Religious fanaticism is vile and evil, regardless of which religion it is found in. Historically, violent religious fanaticism was found predominately in the Christian religion. Today, it is concentrated in Islam.

It's vile all the same.

When pointing out the atrocities committed by Christians, it is NOT pardoning Moslems! (how do you get that anyway???) It is simply cautioning people that such atrocities have been found in other cultures as well, and that we should heed the warning signs that such atrocities COULD happen in our culture again if we're not vigilant. On a small scale, they've already happened with abortion clinic bombings. And, there are some 'christian' fanatics who seem determined to follow a path similar to that of Islam - I have heard at least 2 seemingly 'normal' evangelical 'Christians' tell me that all the Iraqis should be killed since "they are doomed to 'hell' anyway." Recently. No kidding.

There are 'Christian' fanatics who would love to round up all the gays and kill them. The only reason they aren't successful (like the Moslem terrorists) is that our country has laws and police etc. whereas chaos reigns in Iraq.

Fanaticism is scary stuff. The 'Moslem' terrorists are committing horrible atrocities. No one is excusing them, and we'd appreciate it if you wouldn't twist our words and accuse us of doing that when you know we aren't.

At the same time, it would be prudent to pay attention to what's happening and make sure it doesn't happen here. Look for the warning signs. There are fanatics who would like to bring back witch hunts.