With the recent threat of terrorism against us by a home grown terrorist, I feel it's time to decide, do we become pro active and rid our nation of these thugs, or, do we sit back and let it unfold.

My thoughts are that we have already waited far to long to act.

rehctub,

Just what do you mean by "proactive"?

Details please?

Dear Rehctub,

Poirot asked:

"Just what do you mean by "proactive"?"

But what worries me more is: Just what do you mean by "our nation?"

I don't approve of this concept of "nation", but here is a case where personal safety is at risk and perhaps the one legitimate role of the state is to secure its citizens against thugs - all thugs. If keeping the peace requires to get rid of them then so be it.

This is all a bit of a shock-jock outburst, don't you think rehctub?

You would find quite a few radio stations happy to broadcast your thoughts to a particular demographic, without feeling the need to question you on what you mean.

But I suspect we might be a tougher audience here.

>>...it's time to decide, do we become pro active and rid our nation of these thugs, or, do we sit back and let it unfold.<<

Who exactly are "we" in this equation?

What do you mean by "become pro active"?

What do you mean when you say "rid our nation"?

Who are "these thugs"?

What are you contemplating will happen if we "let it unfold"?

Please, fill in the gaps for us. It will help us decide whether you are actually promoting a particular course of action, or just mumbling into your beer.

Way more people are killed by tobacco addiction than terrorism.
So should we wage a war against the pushers of tobacco? Or is it easier just to be lead along by the media?
Of course we should fight terrorism and those that advocate it but there are plenty of other things that kill and maim people across the globe that makes terrorism pale into insignificance by comparison.

<<Way more people are killed by tobacco addiction than terrorism>>

Yes Crowie,but the real cost is far more than the numbers killed.

The real cost includes:
--the self censorship of the media to ensure we dont offend them.
--the dumbing down of academic/school studies to ensure we present their creed in a positive light.
--the creation of special academic seats to specialize in their history/culture -- and what amounts useless guff.
--and taxpayer funding of "moderates" groups/centres to counter the terrorist elements--many of whom a little better.
And i am sure others can add more hidden costs...