patriotism

Odalys Garcia

 

It is a clear mathematical equation to people who think deeply about the structures of things, events, and paradigms. Terror attacks will increase if Bush is re-elected. To not understand that agitation for war and calls for peace, or creating fires and calling for help is very American. It is a baffling phenomenon to people who have suffered under such energy and ravings. It must be overwhelming to be underneath American foreign policy that is driven by conquest and the acquisition of things and land and governments.

I know that the threat of attacks will increase if Bush is re-elected. He gives voice to the sensibilities of white supremacy. The world holds its breath against hope that the majority of Americans don’t mirror the President and his stance and worldview. The rage, the sense of injustice, the pent up fear and the threat of possibly dying by our hands unleashes something very human in the hearts and minds of millions. And then? Action follows intent.

If people act toward any problem without historical awareness, for all problems are located in history, then in all probability they act wrongly or, as many prefer to say, they do no more than react. Gregory E. Woods, October 08, 2004