[Peace-discuss] dealing with a terrorist

[Dlind49 at aol.com]

Subject: Liberal vs. Conservative Decision Making


> Liberal vs. Conservative Decision Making
> 
> The Difference Between The Liberal and Conservative "Debate" Over 
> The War On Terrorism:
> 
> Question:
> 
> You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two
> small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge 
> knife comes around the corner and is running at you while screaming 
> obscenities. In your hand is a .357 Magnum and you are an expert shot. 
> You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. 
> What do you do?
> 
> Liberal Answer:
> 
> Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does 
> the man  look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that is
> inspiring him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What
> 
>  about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the
> 
>  knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Is it
> 
>  possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to 
>  kill me or would he just be content to wound me? If I were to grab his
> knees 
> and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? This is
> all so
> confusing!  I need to debate this with some friends for a few days to try
> to come to a conclusion.
>  
> Conservative Answer:
> 
> Shoot the son of a bitch! 
> Then take your family to a baseball  game, eat some hot dogs with apple
> pie, sing the national anthem, go to  church and praise the Lord for one
> more day of freedom.
>