The horrific events of 9/11 would make any country tremble. But with the right leadership we could have shown the world our steady resolve and courage and we could have celebrated an American love and life and liberty that no airplane could destroy. But President George W. Bush has had uses for terror. For eighteen months he has beaten the drums of revenge till fear has become a second heartbeat in our pysche. Simmer America over a low flame of fear and spice it with contempt for the world and you can bring her and her people to cry hungrily for blood [continued on defunct Nonviolence.org discussion board]