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Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said”
-Mel Brooks
[The thing about Mel Brooks is that he's a comedian, and the king of not taking things seriously.]

I don't know who wrote it but they should have signed it. Some powerful words. This woman should run for president.

Written by a housewife from New Jersey and sounds like it! This is one ticked off lady.
[Note the two disjointed intros - a sure sign of a tampered chain email.]

'Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001?
[Good question.  Congress: have you declaired an act of war?  *crickets*]

Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan, across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania?

Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?
[One of the most brutal acts of hate to date.]

And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was 'desecrated' when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?...Well, I don't. I don't care at all.
[Can't say I believe in desecration, but that doesn't mean he wasn't an asshole.]

I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia.
[Really?  You'll read theirs if they read yours?  Somehow I doubt it.]

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for chopping off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.
[Can't say I've ever felt empathy for those who commit crimes against humanity.]

I'll care when the cowardly so-called 'insurgents' in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.
[You know, like how we "came out and fought like men" instead of hiding behind trees during the Revolutionary War... oh wait...]

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide..
[I'm going to assume this was to say "suicide bombs".  Also, religion fail - Nervana isn't found in Islam, it's a belief of Buddhism, a very peaceful religion.]

I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.
[Anyone have any idea what this one is about?]

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care.
[Because it's so brave to beat up someone who isn't armed.]

When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care.
[Hear that, people?  College hazing is A-OK!]

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed 'special' food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being 'mishandled,' you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.
[Can't say I care when the Bible is mishandled either, but I don't do it, cause that would make me an asshole.]

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled 'Koran' and other times 'Quran.' Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don't care!!
[Donuts, doughnuts, same pastry.]

If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your E-mail friends. Sooner or later, it'll get to the people responsible for this ridiculous behavior!
[That's right - send it to all your terrorist friends, then they'll learn their lesson.]

If you don't agree, then by all means hit the delete button. Should you choose the latter, then please don't complain when more atrocities committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great Country!  [Because they'll all know you deleted this.  And they'll be watching... and waiting...]  And may I
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem' --
Ronald Reagan

I have another quote that I would like to add AND.......I hope you forward all this.

'If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under' Also by.. Ronald Reagan

One last thought for the day:

In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the Anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his Parliament members why he believes so much in America , he said: 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.'
[Turns out it's a lot harder to move to another country than you'd think.  I know - I've tried.]

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ [Wait, what?]
2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. [No, srsly, what was that?]

YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,

AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM. [Did I just see what I thought I saw?]
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