Michel Havenith, The Netherlands wrote:
I only wish to say that it is out of place and even
offending. I can't speak for all the countries which
are mentioned, but the text from the Canadian
newspaper is highly tendentious and untrue in
many ways.
Larry Hendry writes:
True Mike. But, please remember, that the quote
was VERY old not at all from a recent newspaper.
And, remember that people are in pain and shock.
Perhaps a little tolerance for people's words, even when
somewhat offensive is OK. What is truly offensive
is thousands of body bags full of unidentifiable parts.
Mike H:
Almost everybody in Europe is sharing his or her
thoughts and emotions to the American people in
this period as a result to the strong sympathic
feeling we have towards the American people.
Larry H:
This is so true Mike. I am not amazed, but rather
affirmed by this great outpouring. :) New York is
a very diverse city. While everyone sees this as a
crime against America, the truth is that many European
and Asian citizens lost their lives as well. This was
a crime against the entire civilized world. The unity of
people from around the world is so good to see.
Hearing the Star Spangled Banner played in Great
Britain today was simply amazing.
And, I hope that people don't take offense when
people in the US talk about "largest tragedy since
Pearl Harbor" or speaking of the battles we fought
in World War 2. Today's fine citizens of Japan and
Germany have to more to do with these past events
than do Americans. Today, we are all friends and neighbors.
But, Americans are hurting and have never seen the likes
of such an attack on our soil. So, they compare it to
the only things they can relate to.
sikorsky <
vulture.squadron@...>
well i wrote an email on tuesday then tore it up
words still can't express - still it seems at the
moment 99.8% of the world is one - lets hope
some good comes of all this and it stays this way
Larry H:
I agree Paul. Perhaps, this can be a time when the world
unites against the scurge of terrorism. Seeing one's own
planes used as weapons should convince everyone that
the bar has been raised and that our attitude toward those
who participate and support in these kinds of activities
has been far to tolerant and lax. Perhaps the good is that
these cowards that strike and hide will be found and removed
from the society of civilized people.
And, perhaps another good thing that could come from this
is that those united in this front can realize that our minor
disputes are just that -- minor. We can hopefully become
more tolerant of each other and rejoice in the beauty of our
differences and diversity.
sikorsky <
vulture.squadron@...>
of course, i hope you motm chaps in the tri-state (?) area are all okay
Larry H:
Mark S, and others, we all think of you often. I see that the building that
Mark works in is now considered in danger (according to the news).
Let us hear from you if you can.
The bottom line is that the outpouring of support from the international
community has been overwhelming. I can assure you that Americans
appreciate it. But, please understand, people are grieving. Even those
without personal loss have lost much. Please be forgiving if occasionally
someone says something that can be construed as slightly offensive.
They may be in great pain.
Larry Hendry