I hope you are right Seamus

Submitted by Blame the Big mean U.S.A. (United States), Oct 5, 2007 at 21:29

Yes Seamus,

Islamists can demand all they want from free thinking Western society, but they will never win. I also know you understood my comments to be a worse-case scenario. You should also realize that I for one can't help but admire the Armed Forces of the U.K. However, I would say that on more than one occasion, I have noticed that some people in England have been ashamed of their brave predecessors.

I recall a couple in London with whom I swapped cameras in order to have my picture taken, and me to take theirs', with the awe-inspiring statue of Richard the Lionhearted behind us. After mutual words of appreciation for the photos, I mentioned what an excellent piece of historical artwork it was. I felt that I would have been proud as Britain to have such a legendary figure in my history. They made comments which basically showed that Richard's were somewhat shameful, and misguided endeavors. Frankly, I think they have been subjected to too much politically correct drivel.

Your Tube bombings woke up a percentage of your populace, but many more will still grab their ankles to prove that they will tolerate anything. I mention this knowing full well that many in the United States will prostrate themselves on a prayer rug sooner than they would pull a trigger or swing a sword.

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