From: "Mark Hessey" 


"Monte Davis"  wrote: Feel free to
provide a quotation to support what you said. But if you're just too
busy... we'll understand.

In the debate the other night, Kerry (the current front runner) called the
threat from terrorism "exaggerated" and went on to say that he
felt the fight was more of a law enforcement chore (just as it was looked
at by Clinton through his entire administration) and a military operation.
His "can't we just all get along" platform is excerpted from his
web site here:
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 "A Kerry Administration would fight to expand our diplomatic presence with
a particular focus on the Islamic world. Kerry's plan would:
  o Promote Dialogue and Understanding by Appointing a Presidential Envoy to
the Islamic World. Kerry will improve the reputation and understanding of
America in the Islamic world by appointing a Presidential envoy who will be
tasked with building social, cultural, and economic relations in key
nations.

  o Assist Civil Society Groups and Governments that Aid Democracy, Public
Participation, and Free Expression. Kerry will ensure that the U.S.
government works with the private sector and international institutions to
help civil society groups and governments aid democracy, public
participation, free expression, transparency and efficient economic
management.

  o Promote Cultural Understanding. Kerry will support the establishment of
study centers within U.S. universities, expand development of
"American corners" in cultural and educational institutions in
the Arab and Islamic world, and launch a significant translation project to
bolster material available in Arabic and other regional languages.

  o Support the Creation of Opportunity for Youth in the Arab and Islamic
World.  Kerry believes that the U.S. should lead and support multilateral
institutions in defining and implementing a mission for business
development and technological advancement in the Arab and Islamic world.
This strategy should emphasize an important role for women, creating a
positive example of societies in which women are full economic
participants.

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  I presume he means to accomplish these deeds by explaining nicely to those
that call for terrorist attacks that it's a good idea for them to roll over
and abdicate their power over the people so "we can all just get
along."

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