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Klaus said:
I didn't bash the US judges only it was critics on all. For me there is no difference in this kind of racism wether the US, Europe or the Taliban discriminate some People (because of Race, Religion, Sex or the different Passport).
We can't tolerate the Taliban discrimination (for example) - just because it might be part of the culture. Culture imho stops where discrimination or any annulment of the human rights starts - Same for our countries, we can't defend our values by ignoring them.
it's discrimination and that is evil.
I love it when we are called racist for trying to defend our country.
klaus you use the words racism, discrimination, and prejudice in your statement.
From the Webster Dictionary
Main Entry: rac?ism
Pronunciation: 'rA-"si-z&m also -"shi-
Function: noun
Date: 1936
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
(This definition does not fit this situation. Al-qaeda is not being held because they are inferior, they are being held because they are killing our citizens. The Taliban is guilty by protecting them instead of turning them over.)
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
Here is the definition of racism that I believe you must be using. Let's take a look at the definition of prejudice to see if it fits.
Main Entry: [1]prej?u?dice
1 : injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one's rights; especially : detriment to one's legal rights or claims
(Maybe this is where you think it is unfair to hold them. My point earlier is that during war we are allowed to hold prisoners until the end of the war. That is in the Geneva convention. As for how they are handled after the war, this is the point our administration is concerned with. We have no foreign governement to negotiate with.)
2 a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge b : an instance of such judgment or opinion c : an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics
Now this is where I would say we are not prejudiced against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, their culture, religious beliefs or........
We have just grounds to take action.
Start with 9/11 and look backwards over 10 years. My country is not at War because we think our culture is superior. My country is at war becasue of Extremist nuts who have been killing us for years. This in and of it self, does not make our handling of the situation unjust or irrational.
We are not prejudiced nor are we racist. We are defending ourselves.
What is wrong with wanting protection?
Peace to all