Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
As for not being born in the US, there are plenty of people that hold prominent positions in American society... should we hold them under suspicion as well just because they are "naturalized" citizens? (Here are a few prominent naturalized citizens: Arnold Schwartzenegger, Madeleine Albright, Isaac Asimov, Pierce Brosnan, Alexander Graham Bell, Dave Matthews, Henry Kissinger, the list goes on)
And Christianity has been perfectly well balanced and forgiving? Don't forget that just as many wars have been started in the name of Christ or God. If you doubt it, do some research on the crusades or read the old testament.
I cannot believe that people will make generalizations about MILLIONS of people based on the actions of a few thousands of radicals.
Extremists in any regard are dangerous. Our was isn't against "Muslims." It's against Extremists.
It amazes me that people can make blanket statements about one religion without knowing a thing about that particular religion. Saying that all muslims are waging wars in the name of their religion is like saying all christians burn crosses while wearing white robes and hoods.
Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
One of the premises of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" speaks of knowing your enemy (and yourself) in order to best succeed on the battlefield.
Josh, those are some of the best and most profound statements I have read on APC. You seem smart and educated. You know what you are talking about. You are not overly PC, and you are not ignorant. You are right. AZvandriver is just plain ignorant.
I am republican, conservative, white, catholic... But you know what, I am also educated. And I agree with Josh.