BATTLEGROUND
You're an infidel and they want you dead. Who are they? They are the extremely small minority of the Muslim faith. How small? Well the estimates range from 3% to 10%. Now remember, we are talking about a religion whose ranks are numbered somewhere at 1 billion people world wide. When I do the math, even 3% is a scary number. Somewhere around 300,000 Muslims are in the fringe camp and are sympathetic to at least one of the known terrorist organizations in the world. Their average age is 19. Their numbers are growing. Add to this the rate at which they are repopulating themselves and it's easy to understand why we are only just beginning to feel the effects of their theology. At this moment there are terrorists cells in 39 of our 50 states. We refer to them as sleeper cells. I consider them, pretending to be asleep.
It's hard for me to understand really. How could this be true? Even if you live next door to them and are understanding and supportive of their cause they want you dead. It's join or die. Simple as that. These are single minded, purpose driven men and women, who will not be disuaded. And since they are terrorists, there are no rules of engagement. They will have dinner at your house tonight and slit your wife's throat tomorrow.
So, where do you want to fight these people? If we withdraw from Iraq, we will fight them right here on our soil. Maybe not right away. It could take a little time for them to get re organized. We have fought to keep them off their game plan. It is no coincidence that we have not had a major attack on our soil since we went on a war footing after 9/11. But all of that will change if we withdraw. At the moment, the most rabid of these terrorists are pouring into Iraq, spoiling for a fight and their ultimate glory in eternity. Brave men and women from responsible civilized nations are volunteering to fight these lunatics. Bottom line, where do you want to fight them? There or here?
It is highly likely that we do not have the political will to win the war in Iraq. As citizens, we can change national policy, and once President Bush leaves office, there is limited hope that the next president will see this war through to a stabilized, democratic Iraq. If that takes place, be prepared for a very different America.
You're an infidel and they want you dead. Who are they? They are the extremely small minority of the Muslim faith. How small? Well the estimates range from 3% to 10%. Now remember, we are talking about a religion whose ranks are numbered somewhere at 1 billion people world wide. When I do the math, even 3% is a scary number. Somewhere around 300,000 Muslims are in the fringe camp and are sympathetic to at least one of the known terrorist organizations in the world. Their average age is 19. Their numbers are growing. Add to this the rate at which they are repopulating themselves and it's easy to understand why we are only just beginning to feel the effects of their theology. At this moment there are terrorists cells in 39 of our 50 states. We refer to them as sleeper cells. I consider them, pretending to be asleep.
It's hard for me to understand really. How could this be true? Even if you live next door to them and are understanding and supportive of their cause they want you dead. It's join or die. Simple as that. These are single minded, purpose driven men and women, who will not be disuaded. And since they are terrorists, there are no rules of engagement. They will have dinner at your house tonight and slit your wife's throat tomorrow.
So, where do you want to fight these people? If we withdraw from Iraq, we will fight them right here on our soil. Maybe not right away. It could take a little time for them to get re organized. We have fought to keep them off their game plan. It is no coincidence that we have not had a major attack on our soil since we went on a war footing after 9/11. But all of that will change if we withdraw. At the moment, the most rabid of these terrorists are pouring into Iraq, spoiling for a fight and their ultimate glory in eternity. Brave men and women from responsible civilized nations are volunteering to fight these lunatics. Bottom line, where do you want to fight them? There or here?
It is highly likely that we do not have the political will to win the war in Iraq. As citizens, we can change national policy, and once President Bush leaves office, there is limited hope that the next president will see this war through to a stabilized, democratic Iraq. If that takes place, be prepared for a very different America.
posted by Terry L. Burr | 4:20 PM
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