Modification of Geneva Conventions

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Danzig2

it would be nice if everyone would THINK before the speak--esp in front of a microphone (btw, always assume that joker is ON), and most especially when your voice is heard the world over--thinking specifically of the pope in that instance. lot easier to start a fire than to put one out once it's raging...

the worst thing we could do right now is look as tho we are trying (again) to muscle things around to our own p.o.v., and to hell with everyone else's.

Danzig,
I agree with you on your statement, especially regarding that it's easier to start a fire than put it out once it's raging.
A religious fanatic has caused outrage, and some of the recent news I've seen gives real concern. The Muslim world is claiming, right or wrong, that a new "crusade" has begun. The "apology" has not been accepted by many.
Given that GWB used the "crusade" word in the initial stages of the Iraq II "war", it amazes me.
Some words are better left unsaid.