Flashback: Sen. Obama's response to 9/11

[JoeContrarian]

Obama’s response to the event was published on September 19th in the Hyde Park Herald:

Even as I hope for some measure of peace and comfort to the bereaved families, I must also hope that we as a nation draw some measure of wisdom from this tragedy. Certain immediate lessons are clear, and we must act upon those lessons decisively. We need to step up security at our airports. We must reexamine the effectiveness of our intelligence networks. And we must be resolute in identifying the perpetrators of these heinous acts and dismantling their organizations of destruction.

We must also engage, however, in the more difficult task of understanding the sources of such madness. The essence of this tragedy, it seems to me, derives from a fundamental absence of empathy on the part of the attackers: an inability to imagine, or connect with, the humanity and suffering of others. Such a failure of empathy, such numbness to the pain of a child or the desperation of a parent, is not innate; nor, history tells us, is it unique to a particular culture, religion, or ethnicity. It may find expression in a particular brand of violence, and may be channeled by particular demagogues or fanatics. Most often, though, it grows out of a climate of poverty and ignorance, helplessness and despair.

We will have to make sure, despite our rage, that any U.S. military action takes into account the lives of innocent civilians abroad. We will have to be unwavering in opposing bigotry or discrimination directed against neighbors and friends of Middle Eastern descent. Finally, we will have to devote far more attention to the monumental task of raising the hopes and prospects of embittered children across the globe—children not just in the Middle East, but also in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and within our own shores.

:lolBIG: :smoking:

 

[Dave007inVegas]

Finally, we will have to devote far more attention to the monumental task of raising the hopes and prospects of embittered children across the globe—children not just in the Middle East, but also in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and within our own shores.

Didn’t anyone notice that he put us last on the list?

 

[Darwinian]

The guy is a bleeding heart liberal who hates this country

 

[D2bets]

Excellent statement.

What exactly do you guys find wrong with it?

 

[barman]

Mark L's (joeC) Topics when he's on the downside of his bipolar swings often lack the inflamatory punch of his more Manic postings.

Give him about 24 hours to sleep and redose and he'll back with his more Fan-Friendly fervor.

 

[Dave007inVegas]

Excellent statement.

What exactly do you guys find wrong with it?

First, If BO and his wife want to become foster parents for the worlds children that’s OK with me. When he wants to use my tax dollars to do it that’s where I say no. It’s naïve to believe that can be accomplished.

Second, call me selfish but I believe in taking care of my own family first and foremost. Common sense tells you if you are not capable of providing for children, don’t reproduce.

And last but not least, it’s blathering to the bleeding hearts so they can feel good about themselves.