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Who needs terrorists?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Air Langhi, Aug 15, 2007.

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It has been almost six years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when the nation’s consciousness of terror was yanked to new heights. In those six years, nearly 100,000 people — an incredible number — have been murdered in the United States.
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Why do we spend all this money on the "War on Terror" ? It appears Americans do a lot better job of it.

#1 Air Langhi, Aug 15, 2007

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Air Langhi said:

Why do we spend all this money on the "War on Terror" ? It appears Americans do a lot better job of it.
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I agree. I had a thread entitled "Putting things in Perspective" a week or two ago, which showed how many people have died since 9/11 from preventable causes like crime, health and accidents.

#2 Mr. Brightside, Aug 15, 2007
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Who needs terrorists?

Politicians that campaign based on fear.

Why do we spend all this money?

The defense industry has "links" to said politicians.

#3 rhadamanthus, Aug 15, 2007

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