4/7/2006: The Role of Citizens
As we write Zacharias Moussaoui is facing a Federal jury that must consider whether to execute him for his role in the 9/11 Terrorist strikes. But regardless of your view about whether Moussaoui should pay for the deaths of 3,000 souls with his life, please consider what the world is learning from the evidence being presented to the jury.
Horror takes the stand
The full story of what happened on United Flight 93 reminds us of the need for a vigilant citizenry. Within minutes of learning about the fate of the three other hijacked airplanes on that morning, a group of passengers made a decision that probably saved the U.S. Capitol and its occupants from destruction.
It's important to remember that it wasn't the FBI, the CIA or even the U.S. Military that saved our country from further tragedy that morning but, rather, a group of regular Americans who were thrust into an extraordinary circumstance.
At CitizenU., we recognize the need for ordinary citizens to rise up and take charge not just during times of emergency. Never forget that everyday life in our Republic calls for engaged citizenship and daily acts of heroism. Whether it be learning about the status of your civil rights or demanding more responsible governance, be ready for your moment!
posted by CitizenU @ 8:50 AM
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3 Comments:
Mossaoui by all means should be put to death. But I don't think we should do it. He really wants us to put him to death. His first goal was to kill himself while killing Americans. If we put him to death he will be consitered a martyr. Now, letting him rot in jail, which in most cases I would say nay to consitering the tax dollars being wasting providing food for people that kill another innocent person. Back to my point, letting him live in jail for life and having him die in jail, in my belief, will not make him a martyr. Keeping him alive in reality is a bad idea, but in the sake of punishment we should really give this guy life and let his mission die incomplete.
Actually, it costs more to put a person to death than to keep him/her in prison for life. Because our country is so committed to making sure an innocent person isn't put to death, we allow appeal after appeal, which, in the end, costs more money than life in prison. And we still don't always get it right. Though, if Mossaoui does get life instead of death, well, he'll probably die in prison. From blunt head trauma.
Its a hard decision. But I think the man is mentally ill and as much as I would wish the worst possible on him (send him to jail to get the shit kicked out of him every living day) we must rise above him.
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