Originally posted by popcornbird
Suppose 9/11 happened in Afghanistan, or Pakistan, or Saudi Arabia, or any other "Muslim" country, or any other country. I don't think America would have cared, nor sided with any one of them to fight the war on "terrorism" nor would they have helped them as Pakistan or other countries helped them.
I'm sorry, but this is the exact opposite of the truth Popcornbird. I've grown up watching our government intervene in EVERYTHING other countries do if it involves any sort of attack. We have millions of men and woman serving our county in other countries during their military service. Do you remember the Gulf War? We were there to stop Sadam from taking over Kuwait...I am pretty sure that the Muslim religion is practiced there, right?

Ann, have you any idea what help the CITIZENS of the U.S. did to help the victims of the attack on Afghanistan? I'm sure you really don't. Many, many, many churches (yes! even non-Muslim ones) sent money/food/clothing/toys to the children and families. The U.S. government re-built buildings and airlifted food. Children in the US sent hand made cards and teddy bears to the children of Afghanistan. Many things were done, and all from us horrid Americans. I know you lived in California for a short while, but by you stating that we are ignorant as a general statement is a reflection of you, not fact. You really have no idea.

Popcornbird, you know I love you. I don't anything mean by my statement above. I can't even begin to imagine (you know, being a blond haired, white girl from California) the horribly disgusting individuals you have to deal with. When I drove by our local Islamic Center (in the town I live in) and saw that someone had broken the lights on their sign, I was heartbroken that someone that lived in the same town would have such a hateful heart. That was actually what was going through my mind as I sat watching the news on 9-11, how can anyone have that much hate and anger for another (unknown at that)?? I apologize for that man, bad mood or not, he had NO RIGHT to be such a jerk, regardless of your skin/eye/hair color.

Re: Not knowing state capitals or world geography.
I learned geography, oh, in 9th grade. That was over 10 years ago...this knowledge, just like anything else you don't use (like another language-Yay, Cataholic, I brought my rantings full circle!! ), you lose it. I know that I've learned a heck of a lot more in my college classes about the world than I ever would have in high school.... it applies now.