A Sensible Message from a Fellow Patriot
Our Commander in Chief is wise to seek a ceasefire in the Middle East. But if terrorist groups don't respect it, we and our allies, including Israel, must stay the course of defense against terrorism.
No one explains why better than David Bancroft, a patriot in Texas who has devoted an entire website to his love of country--usa-patriotism.com.
In a recent commentary called "Responding Similarly with Resolve," Mr. Bancroft notes: "While the loss of innocent life during any conflict is very sad, it usually is by accident and in reaction to aggression occurring from the area that unfortunately includes non-combatants. And when it occurs due to the enemy using civilians as cover . . . the blame must first go to those who used these innocents knowing full well what might happen. Moreover, there are terrorists groups who purposely attack civilians regardless of age without remorse. (Remember September 11, 2001 and since then... bombings in Madrid, India, and London.) These morally corrupt groups have even proudly taken credit for these atrocities including broadcasting the gory events over the internet and many times with the assistance of a friendly nation's media, which is then reported by US and other countries. Why does the global media have a tendency to forget this fact when reporting something like the tragic deaths of civilians in Qana, Lebanon?"
Wise words indeed.
So let us all pray that the ceasefire prevails. And let us also pray for the safe return of our troops. But let us also speak out to correct the error of those who would equate the U.S. or its allies with terrorists. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
No one explains why better than David Bancroft, a patriot in Texas who has devoted an entire website to his love of country--usa-patriotism.com.
In a recent commentary called "Responding Similarly with Resolve," Mr. Bancroft notes: "While the loss of innocent life during any conflict is very sad, it usually is by accident and in reaction to aggression occurring from the area that unfortunately includes non-combatants. And when it occurs due to the enemy using civilians as cover . . . the blame must first go to those who used these innocents knowing full well what might happen. Moreover, there are terrorists groups who purposely attack civilians regardless of age without remorse. (Remember September 11, 2001 and since then... bombings in Madrid, India, and London.) These morally corrupt groups have even proudly taken credit for these atrocities including broadcasting the gory events over the internet and many times with the assistance of a friendly nation's media, which is then reported by US and other countries. Why does the global media have a tendency to forget this fact when reporting something like the tragic deaths of civilians in Qana, Lebanon?"
Wise words indeed.
So let us all pray that the ceasefire prevails. And let us also pray for the safe return of our troops. But let us also speak out to correct the error of those who would equate the U.S. or its allies with terrorists. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
posted by Unknown | 11:12 PM
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