X-Message-Number: 27085 References: <> From: Peter Merel <> Subject: Love It and Leave It Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:49:11 +1000 I would never suggest America is worse than the terrorists. I suggested that evil is a childish explanation for terror leading to that nonsensical conclusion. I believe in America, as an ideal, as a potential, and in many ways still as a reality. I feel its principles, when upheld, are the finest hope humanity possesses today. Indeed I accepted US citizenship last year because I love the vision and opportunity of America. I also left the US last year to return to live in Australia - after almost a decade in the US as an immigrant - because I tired of the compromise and corruption of America. Australia suffers these same ills, yet it retains a grace America has completely lost: the spirit of commonwealth. Anyway I happily agree with Bob that politics is off-topic here and will check mine in future. Peter Merel. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=27085