To the editor:
Recently while I was at work, I was listening to the radio news regarding the controversy regarding the 9/11 terrorists (yes, they are terrorists) having “their day in court” in New York! I am so shocked that our President of our United States of America is actually supportive of this and approving of it. 9/11 was an “act of war” and was “cast” upon our country by people who hate America! They hate what we stand for and our way of life. These proceedings need to be held in a military setting. The President is supposed to be the Commander in Chief and do what is best for our country and protect us. How is holding these trials in New York protecting us?
There was a reason the terrorists picked New York as one of their targets in the first place. Now, when the trials start it will be like a huge target right in the center where it all started! How could our President put all of those people at risk? This is a safety concern.
As I was listening to a leading Democrat speak on the radio, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. He actually believes that it would be justice to have the terrorists prosecuted where it all started! I guess, maybe, some feel this way, but that is not the way I feel and it is probably not the way a lot of people feel. For one, these terrorists don’t care who they hurt. All Americans are equal targets! Two, safety, safety, safety. Above and beyond, no matter how vengeful you feel having them in New York for their trials, is it really worth putting our fellow Americans at risk? Even if it is only one death?
We are not dealing with people who feel shame and guilt. We are dealing with monsters that don’t care who they hurt, children, women or men. I am very disappointed with our government and I am very afraid for our safety.
Everyone touched by 9/11 would feel satisfied with the outcome of the trials if they were in an appropriate setting, with appropriate security (soldiers that are used to dealing with people like that), handing out the appropriate punishment with no chance of “getting off” because of a technicality.
Washburn
