Fred Nielson: can you reply to me?

Submitted by Octavio (Italy), Feb 3, 2007 at 15:29

Some time ago, about two months ago, I made a simple point: the West could avoid defeat if it pulls out of the Arab world and it steps up internal security. I talked about the immigration issue as well. It makes no sense to send troops to the middle east, especially if we are so vulnerable to people here at home. My views on war and internal security irritated one Fred Nielson. "Octavio, you are blathering nonsense, and worse yet you are overly repetitious and ill-informed. Study the situation carefully, clear your mind and take a deep breath, before spewing out your vitriol and half truths. Much appreciated".

Two months on, Fred Nielson has not replied to me. He did not tell me what he disagrees with.

1) I argued that the war against Iraq is counter-productive and wrong. Do you agree?

2) I argued that we need to check people who come to the West. Do you agree?

3) I argued that internal security is paramount. Do you agree?

Fred Nielson: are you still reading this web-site?

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