hallam@vesuvius.ai.mit.edu writes:
So Jim Bell is opposed to "truly random attacks on ordinary citizens" Its this type ofappoligia for terrorism that disgusts me utterly.
There is no such thing as an "ordinary citizen". When the U.S. commits war crimes in Korea, Viet Nam, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Iraq, and elsewhere, every American taxpayer is an accomplice and a fair game. Likewise, any Britih subject is fair game for IRA's self-defense against centuries of British genocide and oppression.
He is calling for murder but wants to dress it up in whatever psychotic justifications he can.
Murder can be justified.
He is also completely wrong. When the IRA attemoted to assasinate my cousin I was in no way intimidated and neither was he. He continued as a senior poitician for over a decade despite continued danger. I can think of no less effective method of bringing about change in attitudes.
I think public executions of politicians would be a more effective way to indimidate the potential successors than covert assassinations. Joe Stalin liked public hangings toward the end of his life. I'd rather see the bastards hang in a nationally televised ceremony, live from the Rose Garden, but I guess -- whatever gets the job done. It's a pity the IRA didn't nail your cousin. I wish them better luck next time. --- Dr.Dimitri Vulis KOTM Brighton Beach Boardwalk BBS, Forest Hills, N.Y.: +1-718-261-2013, 14.4Kbps