In response to Wirt, nn Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 02:20 PM, Chuck
Ryan wrote:

> I am sorry if mere mortals cannot live up to your standards.

Finally we've found common ground.

> It is truly a shame that those who consider themselves the intellectual
> elite of our society cannot accept opposing viewpoints.

The intellectual elite always accept opposing viewpoints supported by
facts.

> Instead they label the blasphemer's as hate mongers and simpletons who
> do not deserve the privilege of free speech.

 From where did that come? Insecurity?

> That is reserved for those with the blessed ability to see the world
> exactly as they do.

A little sensitive too, are we?

> Beware the danger of believing your own propaganda.

Are all opposition views propaganda? Please re-read all of your
previous comments.

>> At the moment, the "threats" he perceives in the world are of the
>> same level
>> that Mussolini faced with his dangerous foe, Ethopia: specious,
>> vaccuous and
>> wholly trumped up.

> The funny thing is, that is the same argument used against Ronald
> Regan when
> he chose to confront the Soviet Union instead of appease them.

The same argument? That is funny.

> Of course I am sure some in the US are still quite upset that he was
> right and the
> Soviet Union folded.

Ronald did nat attack the Soviet Union.

> In the end there comes a point where you have to choose between
> drawing a
> line in the sand, or burying your head in it.

Those are the only choices you see?

> Those that have the courage to face an issue at least have a chance to
> win.

Are you suggesting that those who disagree with you are cowards?

> Those who lack the courage prefer the slow path to destruction over a
> chance at victory.

They do?  Wow!!  Spoken like an intellectual elitist.

FW

"It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong."- Voltaire

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