Terrorism as the Answer

There are no borders. To anyone who thinks terrorism exists elsewhere or originates outside the lines of the United States of America – read this. And know this is not the first time, nor will it be the last. Hatred surrounds us. And it’s right in our backyard.

We all point fingers. We never want things to be our fault. If there’s a problem, there must be someone to blame. And it’s best if it’s not me, or you, or someone I know…but THEM. Someone out there, someone different from me. But it doesn’t really matter who it is or where it comes from. Hate is hate. And intolerance is wrong.

These men were upset, angry for something, wanting vengeance. They picked someone to blame. Without reason or real proof. They picked someone to hate on veiled reasoning and flawed logic. They claimed patriotic retribution and religious instigation. Defending the rights of one group by killing another. But how does blowing up a temple, school, and community center full of non-combatants right any wrong? How do you fight violence with violence and expect to be heard? The din will be too much and no one will listen to your point when your guns are blazing.

Freedom for anyone cannot be gained by taking freedom from anyone.

Filling people with terror only makes the battle harder, stronger, longer. Nothing is gained. More is lost. It doesn’t matter who we are, where we come from, what religion we practice, or the strength of our economy – we must listen and be heard. We must respect. Only then will freedom ring loud enough for us all.