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Originally Posted by Drolefille
Oh I agree. But as I have a psychology degree and am working on my Masters, I see it as a causal relationship nonetheless.
They still chose to act as they did. And the terrorists are still responsible for 9/11. But, America's policies helped to put those terrorists in the position they were in, just as the other teens at that school helped to create killers.
ETClarify: this is not a way of "blaming" America or absolving Bin Ladin. But after Columbine, teachers and students stepped back and said "what could we do differently. I think America should do the same thing.
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This is exactly my point. I think people like Shinerblock should read this post, then read it again and again until he calms down and digests this point. Shooting off the mouth doesn't help any exploration of ideas and the possibility that people, specifically Americans vs. other Americans can discuss issues that affect us all without resorting to insults and put downs. America's hands are not squeaky clean, never have been and I am no less patriotic or American for stating that and attempting to listen to others, whether they are American or not, who have various opinions about this country.
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