I am quite sure that some of you have doubts about my loyalties because I am Muslim. And, in light of the actions taken by a few pseudo Muslims, one would think that the rest of us Muslims would really pitch in solidly to rid the world of this vermin. I served during the Vietnam War, and the fact that I did not go "In Country" sometimes makes me feel like an interloper when I see myself honored alongside those who actually saw combat.
I get a lot of exposure to the international community and every single person from every single country I have met all want to come to America. I am sad that our politicians do not always make good decisions and that the ones to bear the brunt of their incompetence is the soldier. The soldier does not get a vote as to the legitimacy of what he (or she) is asked to do.
Let me assure you, that if I ever get the chance to terminate a terrorist, in support of the US, I will do it with all malice. I am past the age of service, but I can probably still shoot better than most. I love this country that gave me the chance to choose my own gender and my own religion.
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Ummm
I don't get it. What prompted this statement on your part? Why would people suddenly think that you supported international terrorism? And, what does being a Muslim have to do with being a terrorist, any more than being a Christian, a Jew, a ... ? (Yes, I can point to acts of terrorism by people claiming each of those religions, in the last century.)
To say I was surprised at this is an understatement.
Anne
Maybe
Maybe all the recent fuss about 9/11, a nearby Muslim community center (not a mosque) and a certain 'pastor' who wanted to burn Korans?
Every time I think we've reached the bottom someone manages to surprise me with a new low. What was it Einstein said about the Universe and human stupidity?
Penny
This is extraordinary.
I get a lot of exposure to the international community and every single person from every single country I have met all want to come to America.
I've visited a number of countries, including the USA, and enjoyed them all but to say that everyone wants to go to the USA is stretching credulity a little. We had some very positive experiences whilst cycle touring in the USA but I certainly wouldn't want to live there permanently for a variety of reasons (one of them is that you call apple juice 'cider'! *grin*). The poorest country we've toured is Nepal but most people wanted to improve where they lived rather than emigrate and those that did would probably choose the UK because of the history of the Ghurkas in the British Army.
You grossly exaggerate the desire of 'every single person in every single country' to live in the USA. They may want to visit as did we but live ... ? There are lots of great places to live and the USA is just one amongst many. I rather like living in England but France has its attractions :)
I appreciate your dislike of terrorists. We've had a few over here in the last 30 odd years and some of them were financed by US citizens ... and they were Christians. Some of them are in government in N Ireland.
Robi
Sorry, written at 2:00 AM
Yes, I apologise. I should have had the sense to go to bed hours before that to sleep my little "mood" off. Still, she is quite a nice singer and the song was lovely. I've heard all the patriotic American songs, and even had a couple of them memorized at one time. So, this one touched me very much.
I won't say that "everyone" wanted to come to America, that was out of turn. Still substantial numbers of them did, and many others were simply quite envious of our prosperity. I have a rather well educated but quite radical friend who says that many of the national policies of America, NAFTA for example, make it hard for other countries to succeed.
Myself, freeing the vacume from blonde and brunnet hair, scrubbing the stove, and getting the laundry dry are my areas of practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-ub8oepo8
Much Peace
Gwendolyn
I understand where you're coming from here Khadijah.
Your right to be you is the most important right you can own. Any state, any organisation, any society, system, group or individual that assures that right is worth protecting. Any of the aforementioned that deny it, need to be addressed.
PS. I have lived, worked and travelled extensively throughout the US as well as many other countries. Whilst I like visiting America because the people are by and large pretty decent and friendly folk, I'm quite content now to live back in my old country of origin. It gives me much of what America gives Americans, sometimes less and sometimes more but by and large I'm happy and comfortable with the UK.
Stick to your guns Khadijah, metaphorically, I hasten to add.
Beverly.