Does Tee Stand For Terrorist?

[Borealis]

Borealis,

That's not a bad theoretical... But let's make it a little different... Lets imagine that it's a bunch of english-speaking light-haired Chrisitans.

Yes, let's. What would be the reaction of the vast majority of Christians around the world to such horrible crimes? Dancing in the streets and 'Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!' on the airwaves? Or nearly-universal condemnation of their actions?

Would it be reasonable to subject white guys (especially if they were seen with bibles) to additional security checks? Maybe.

Would it be reasonable to suspect that such behavior is culturally acceptable among Christians?

What about questioning anyone seen wearing a cross, or with English words on a shirt. Refuse people entry to a plane if they are wearing a 'WWJD?' shirt?

A person wearing a shirt with Arabic writing (and a english translation) is not a security threat. They should have as much right to wear that as anything else.

Fine. Just don't expect people in New York City to be all warm and fuzzy about reminders of the worst day in their history.

 

[Imalittleteapot]

Borealis,

That's not a bad theoretical... But let's make it a little different... Lets imagine that it's a bunch of english-speaking light-haired Chrisitans.

Would it be reasonable to subject white guys (especially if they were seen with bibles) to additional security checks? Maybe.

What about questioning anyone seen wearing a cross, or with English words on a shirt. Refuse people entry to a plane if they are wearing a 'WWJD?' shirt?

A person wearing a shirt with Arabic writing (and a english translation) is not a security threat. They should have as much right to wear that as anything else.

right. And wearing a bomb belt does not mean you were going to set it off. Wait until after the fact. Let them commit the crime before security acts. Right?

 

[bammertheblue]

right. And wearing a bomb belt does not mean you were going to set it off. Wait until after the fact. Let them commit the crime before security acts. Right?

Nice strawman you got there.

 

[Imalittleteapot]

Nice strawman you got there.

actually, it's a fallicy of EXAGERATION.

 

[bammertheblue]

actually, it's a fallicy of EXAGERATION.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man

"A straw man argument is a logical fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position. To "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is to create a position that is easy to refute, then attribute that position to the opponent."

 

[Anovah]

I think it is reprehenible and disgusting that grandmothers and babies are being searched when we know the profile of the people who commit these terrorist acts.

So you won't answer my question? I was hoping to have a discussion