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by ChuffedToBits 941 days ago
But, circling back to 9/11, I often do wonder how the world would look like today, if America had found it within itself to not react with war to the attacks. There was such a broad outpouring of sympathy and support across the world: enough political capital for all kinds of projects.

If only a few of those hanging chads in Florida had hung differently, or if Gore had further pressed the issue...

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What do you suggest then? I agree that our disproportionate reaction isn't the way to go.