04-23-2013, 12:03 PM
For whatever reason, I feel differently about this (19 year old) terrorist than I have other terrorists.
Probably because he's so young (my son is the same age) and Americanized.
It's easier to hate a terrorist when he looks, acts and speaks like a 'terrorist'.
In the past, I've been clear that I supported 'techniques' to obtain information. I've changed my mind.
I can't look past what he's done, but I do believe he was really under the influence of his older brother. With no dad around, his brother literally was his father figure. Bro needed someone to help him accomplish his radical ideas, and this kid was perfect.
Now, several are dead, scores are maimed and this kid will feel the full measure of justice. I feel like his older brother got off easy.
Probably because he's so young (my son is the same age) and Americanized.
It's easier to hate a terrorist when he looks, acts and speaks like a 'terrorist'.
In the past, I've been clear that I supported 'techniques' to obtain information. I've changed my mind.
I can't look past what he's done, but I do believe he was really under the influence of his older brother. With no dad around, his brother literally was his father figure. Bro needed someone to help him accomplish his radical ideas, and this kid was perfect.
Now, several are dead, scores are maimed and this kid will feel the full measure of justice. I feel like his older brother got off easy.