Flight 93
Lot of news about this flight this week, with the opening of the movie and all. I don't really have any feelings either way on the movie being made, since i think it's gonna be lifetime quality stuff, and will probably just line some rich producers pockets.
Then there's this whole deal over building a monument to that flight in a cornfield in PA. IF they want to build it, fine. I'd rather the $60 million be spent on better TSA procedures, but, obviously, that's less important thatn 1200 acres in a part of pennsylvania that most people would consider flyover country.
And if a few people want to continue living in that day five years ago, that's their prerogative. Personally, i think that accepting terrorism as a fact of american hegemony (what's left of it) and working to change world opinion diplomatically and through our actions is the proper course.
I'm always unsure why we accord the families of these victims such a loud voice. Yes, their loss was sudden and great, but that doesn't make them any more well versed in politics, policy or diplomacy. I guess it's another case of journalism chasing emotionally compelling stories, rather than things of actual importance.
Then there's this whole deal over building a monument to that flight in a cornfield in PA. IF they want to build it, fine. I'd rather the $60 million be spent on better TSA procedures, but, obviously, that's less important thatn 1200 acres in a part of pennsylvania that most people would consider flyover country.
And if a few people want to continue living in that day five years ago, that's their prerogative. Personally, i think that accepting terrorism as a fact of american hegemony (what's left of it) and working to change world opinion diplomatically and through our actions is the proper course.
I'm always unsure why we accord the families of these victims such a loud voice. Yes, their loss was sudden and great, but that doesn't make them any more well versed in politics, policy or diplomacy. I guess it's another case of journalism chasing emotionally compelling stories, rather than things of actual importance.
2 Comments:
quite eloquent, my man. i heartily agree.
flight 93 is likely going to suck -- though if you say that, does it mean you hate freedom? the sad thing is that the MSM will take their cues from the families of the victims.
there is very little art left in this country. only audience-tested, PC bullshit.
whoa, i totally agree. well said.
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