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Show Opinion October 12, 2001 The Summit County Bee Page A2 Toll Mo About It TAkE TliAT by Leon Simlster n Itul. n that!" W. Hush nude pood his Gcoryc for (lie "or else" pint of pmimse his re(iicst for the Taliban exirem ists in Alphunixtan to . . jiivi up In-Mik- . . bin Laden.' There was alwass a concern that the lerrorisls hni hiring bin Laden would ignoie the ultiinatiiui delivered by the I'.S.. because we lud. on previous occa sions following terrorist caused tragedies, not fully responded as totally as we should have. But not this tune, because these nuts went way loo far as we always knew they were capable ol doing. l;or certain, our retaliatory strike is an admirable American example of calculating, response, with (il it was possible to physically - and safely - view the mayhem) awesome chaos for those present in Afghanistan. I doubt if I here were any American citiens who didn't gel a big, throaty lump of pride in realizing that we were a long, long way from feeling helpless on what seemed like an overwhelming problem. And I had to have flash-hack- s of the comments made by those political opponents who mistakenly said. . . . Hush was not smart enough to he President." Say what? They had seemed to overlook the fact that, regardless ol how dumb" they thought he was, all he had to he smart enough to do was hire people who were sufficiently smart enough to handle their particular area of expertise. Well, he did that sure enough. Ilis running mate. Vice President Hick Cheney (an uncanny decision-makin- g professional) along with Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld, and several military commanders, are all absolute experts at making decisions quickly and accurately which speedily and decisively bring desired and expected, maximum results. Yes, there is a lot of discomfort, uncertainly, even fear among all of us American citizens for what the future holds. And il appears, as we have been so informed, Ihal the end results may he a long time coming. An absolute frightening hut accurate statement, when you consider how long the terrorist cells" have been working in virtually every country and how many nations on this planet are infected with them. To add to that problem, the terrorists are convinced that they are operating at the request - and with full protection of - their Clod." Their creed, as we are all well aware, is basically, . . . death to the American infidels." Not to demean the true Islamic faith, nor the cool-heade- well-plannc- d Muslim religion, hut this hatefully organized bunch of nuts are not true Muslims, nor do they practice a pure strain of Islamic religion. The "God" they worship, as ascertained by those who are familiar with religious scriptural references, would bring to mind not a God of beautiful creations, nor one who was the originator of the concept found in virtually all religions (it's called the (JtilJen Rule) hut rather the God" of hate, t, who dwells in the depths of chaos, evil, darkness. All religions recognize him as Satan. It is my opinion that he must be the one to whom they are listening and following. The God that all religions of beauty and purpose worship is the one who . . . created all things; the heavens, the earth and all things that in them are, and is, therefore, a creator - not a destroyer. Scriptural students are even speculating on the passage. . . . Satan shall be loosed for a while . . . etc., and even wondering if that, now, is the time. Thank lieaven for the marvelous, intelligent, steadying presence of leaders like LDS President, Gordon B. Hinckley, who stated at Sunday's LDS General ('onlcrence. I am optimistic. I do not believe that the time is here when an calamity will overtake us. . . from a Coming prophet, seer and revelator, that's good enough for me. I'm calmed. Or as the saying goes, Tm cool. I'm cool." I have undeniable faith in the United States of America, in the God that we worship, and in the people of this country to stand firm, steadfast in their belief, and in the knowledge that there is no greater country anywhere on this planet than this nation which is made up of people from all over this world, and who will stand together, support each other, and yes, most important of all - Live The Golden Rule. These are the things we need to do. I'.S: Hut. first we've got to be a little - well, more than a little - strict? Ruthless? Intensively forceful? I .el's just call it excruciatingly disciplinary to that bunch of nuts who are trained from birth to look forward to . . . death as a reward. . . from their God" for killing all of the infidel Americans. . .' mis-trus- Thought for the day: By James Hines: A gentle Quaker, hearing a strange noise in his house one night, got up and discovered a burglar busily at work. He went and got his gun, came back and stood quietly in the doorway. 'Friend,' he said; I would do thee no harm for the world, but thou standest where I am about to shoot." Just Sruff by Jan Sometimes kids arc just too honest for their own good. They don't get caught up in what's polite, what's politically correct, any innuendo. hidden agendas, or how something might he taken. They just say it like il is. I remember years ago at a family gathering. My niece. Holly, who was then probably five, was helping me get drinks for folks. We have root beer. Sprite, Diet Coke and regular Coke. explained. What's the Diet Coke?" Holly asked. I for explained that Diet Coke was sugar-fre- e people who wanted to lose weight. We better give that one to grandma Marge, she said. Sometimes what they say. says a lot more than just what they say. Ezra, one of the guys I work with, is a Bishop for his LDS ward. Of course, being an ecclesiastical leader while working full time keeps him extremely busy. A few weeks ago, his young son asked So, mom. will dad he stopping by for dinner on Saturday? D'ya think somebody's been a hit busy? Sometimes, in their honesty, 1 4 & without malice or intent, they can be a bit rude. My mother tells the story of when I was three or four, sitting on my elderly grand mother's lap. To me. Grandma was always old. I looked into her face framed in light purple hair, and innoYou know cently said Grandma, uglier and uglier everyday. I'd die if one of my kids said that! And, occasionally, there is a compliment wrapped in the unintended rudeness. Ijm me set the stage. My niece. Kari, and I were pregnant together. She with her first; I with my last. She was in her early twenties. I was in the latter part of Through the pregnancy, she was bouncing around full of energy, looking like an olive on a toothpick, while I was needing an afternoon nap by and looking like. well, a house. I had Tyler and three weeks later, Kari delivered Shannon. The kids are both five now, in kindergarten and full of energy, life and the devil. Since then, Kari has made it into the latter part of and I am no age-wrinkl- thirty-somethin- g. mid-morni- mid-twenti- es The Mighty Hunter It's finally mid October, and you've packed up all your gear, you're just so excited, cuz you're gonna get a deer! The money spent for this annual outing can cause a little grief. When I realize I could have bought a half a side of beef. You mumble something about being gone for several days, looking like a pumpkin dressed all in orange blaze. Leaving in the truck, you've got chains in case of mud. I have to chuckle a little, because you remind me of Elmer Fudd. Its true, I know that some wives go hunting with their mates. But this gal would rather read a book while she sits at home and waits. Besides", I tell myself, it's your time to bond with your friends. Then before I know it, your little vacation ends. Coming in the house, you just shake your head sadly. Someone else shot the buck that you wanted so badly. . Your new fluorescent clothes are as black as your truck's tires, and the odor reeking from you is the result of many evening fires. Then as you lean towards me with that all too familiar leer, I say, Until you've had a shower, just stay away from this dear! R E P.GRtTtE RlWA'HiTtE D Kari has had another longer little one, but she still has to run around in the shower to get wet while I have that extra matronly middle. Kari has a beauty salon in Metier (Karis Shear Images). Looking good and helping others look good is what she docs. Me? I do contracts and work in an office. Kari tries new hair styles and does it with finesse. She swipes on a bit of mascara and a dash of blush and she looks like a million bucks. I wear my hair short so I don't have to fuss. And when it comes to make-uI'm the first to admit that I dont know how to use the little bit that I use. I am a lost cause when it comes to beauty. Well, last weekend, Kraig and I and the boys stopped at my sister's home on our way home from the cabin and wc ended up staying for meatloaf. Later that week, I was putting away some groceries and Tyler was helping me. Hey bud! Mom bought a surprise just for you. I said as I gave Tyler a handful of red thirty-anythin- g. atihany OGEOBjaffi 23-pou- nd umijiultj lliwannsrmm lift flatliBiimp nvo misty-eye- UT 84036, no later than Monday noon to be considered fdr that week's issue of the paper coming out on Friday. - The letters must be hand signed with full address and telephone number of the person writing the letter. 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