Sept 11

It's another anniversary of the terrorist attacks. (I still don't care for calling it "9/11." It seems, to me, to trivialize the tragedy. Maybe not? I choose to call it "Sept 11.")

As much as anything, I remember the public celebrations and rejoicing in Muslim cities when word got out. That still rankles me. What irks me even more is the lack of a concerted, loud voice condemning the terrorist attacks, before, then, and since. After all, the terrorists are committing their acts under the umbrella of Islam.

So, until I hear Muslims--and lots of them; not an odd one here and there--condemning these actions committed in the name of their religion, excuse me if I snort at "the religion of peace." I'd also like to know how they justify claiming their terrorists who die in these "jihads" are rewarded, get that rewarded, by going immediately to paradise and having however many virgins!!!!! Where are the women's groups? Oh, I know--the same place they were when Billy Clinton was President--raping and exploiting women, but receiving the free pass as the "women's President." Yep, he was certainly that. C'mon--this is the 21st Century. The rest of the world sits on its collective thumbs spinning whie a religion rewards murderers with "virgins in paradise." Oh, yeah, "the religion of peace...."

Why is the US the "bad guy?" OK, I understand the history, but where is the equal outrage--OK, I'll be bold--the revolt against, say, the Saudi royal family? Shall we bring up the support the Taliban have?

So, let's continue to stress these diversity courses and curricula throughout the land--you know, the ones that teach our kids that all people and all cultures are deserving of acceptance and respect. You know, like the Nazis.... Oh, I'm sorry--the neo-Nazis are those who speak up against what the US government is doing.

Sept 11 has taught us nothing. We deserve what we get.