The full and frank exchange of views on matters arising from the present
conflict in Afghanistan has been both salutory and, in my humble opinion,
productive.
The real strength of a discusson list such as this one, is the diversity and
sincerity of opinions represented. Surely the whole point of any democracy
is the right to disagree; the need to hear oposing opinions; the
establishment of simple, basic principles and a full range of opinions - tot
himines, quot sententiae.
The pain and trauma of September 11th will never heal unless allthose
affected have a safe environment in which to discharge their grief. Then
there is the vexed question of the apporpriateness of the response and all
the results that may flow from that. Long live the right to discuss,
disagree and provoke alternative views.
Best wishes
Tim
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