We don't want to turn America into an armed camp. But even if we imposed martial law we could not eliminate our vulnerability.
Retaliation may make us feel better. But it will likely increase terrorism.
So what can we do?
Something our school district's already doing. Encourage children to celebrate -- rather than hate -- the community's and world's diversity.
Prejudice against all Muslims is abhorrent. Attacking Sikhs, thinking them Muslims, reflects basic ignorance as well. We must provide more understanding than do our corporate media about others' living conditions. Whom do they blame for their misery? Their oppressive regimes? What attracts them to a bin Laden?
America is a generous nation. But it's also capable of overt and covert government and corporate practices that oppress and exploit others for convenience and profit.
Practices often seen as arrogant. Policies reflecting ignorance of others' cultures.
Such ignorance contributed to our misjudgments in Vietnam, the hostage taking in Iran and this terrorist attack. Not to mentioned failed global marketing efforts.
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