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The policy in most Federal Law Enforcement Agencies is to check the chamber yourself and then have someone else confirm for you when you are giving a demonstration. I think that is what they are trying to say happened here, not that he only had someone else check for him. The chain of events given do not make sense. If he dropped the magazine, pulled the slide to the rear, checked the chamber, then released the slide, there would be no round in the chamber. I know what probably happened but I'm not going to start any wild hypothesis. Personally, I unload my weapons before I enter a school when giving a presentation and I never place a loaded magazine in the weapon while in the school. At least he only shot himself. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Iraq was supporting terrorism. There is no hard link to Al Qaeda but there is plenty of evidence to support the statement that Hussein supported terrorism. He provided money to the families of suicide bombers, he trained bombers, he equipped bombers. This is not a "war on Al Qaeda" it is a "war on terrorism". Asking "why aren't we attacking Sudan, or Iran, or Syria" does not call into question our right to attack Iraq based on their support of terrorism and the numerous other reasons upon which we invaded them (WMD was only one of about 8 or 9 reasons). One quick news story that seems to have been pushed to the back by most news agencies: Complete story here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C84291%2C00.html I also find it very insulting that our members of the armed services (many of whom post on this board) are being called "goons". Why is this not considered a personal attack? It is serving no purpose other than to try and irritate and piss people off. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Yeah! and he has two 4x4s propping the truck up. Not just one like some amateur might use! "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

When did they say this? I think you are taking a statement out of context. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I'm in my dream job. I choose my own schedule, workload, and completely control my success or failure in the job. I have plenty of opportunity for excitement, I work on a team that is cohesive, motivated, and unselfish, and I am doing a job that matters. The people I work with are some of the most patriotic and competent people I have ever worked with. I love it. The downside is I'll never be rich and I work long hours. It is easier to swallow when you love the job though. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Maybe the problem isn't comprehension of the readers but writing ability of the poster. This is from your links: It does not present strong evidence to support a war but you believe what you would like. Also, the resources are not in Afghanistan only the proposed pipe line going through Afghanistan. What are the Eurowhiners suggesting we should have done in response to 9/11? Nothing? I would like to hear a detailed, realistic, plan. Not this kumbaya let's all love one another bullshit you guys keep putting out. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

To take the attack to the terrorists instead of sitting around trying to defend everything. Remember the country that was hiding UBL after 9/11? Maybe we can just pull out and watch Afghanistan collapse back into the Second Taliban Government. There is no oil or natural resources that we want or need in Afghanistan. Now, you tell me why you think we are in Afghanistan. The poppies? "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

You used "listen" but you meant "pandering" didn't you. Maybe you could lend us a member of your royal family to help out. I mean they have set such an outstanding example right? "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I've seen lots of sports where one team was overwhelmingly more skilled, larger, taller, faster, than the other team. They didn't have the same opportunity to win. Does that mean it is no longer a sport? "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I don't have a problem talking with people about their faith or my faith. I enjoy learning about other religions and their beliefs. The main people who try to preach to me are aetheists and agnostics. Many seem to feel some mental superiority to us "simple minded Christians" and they need to show us how stupid we are. That seems to happen more than the preaching from religious people. Try to state your opinion based on a religious belief in this forum and see how many will rush to save you from your well of stupidity. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Here is an interesting article: http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article328231.ece Looks to me like you guys should worry about your own country (Norway) funding terrorism and stop fretting over the US. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Where is the oil in Afghanistan? Didn't they tell you guys in Germany why we went into Afghanistan? How are you inserting oil into that conflict? We're not in Afghanistan to protect our homeland and family? You've got your information a little twisted. You're also showing complete disrespect for someone who had the courage to sacrifice for his beliefs. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I paid less taxes for 2003 than I did during the Clinton years. I had a household income of less than $60,000 last year. Are you saying that I am rich? These are called "tax breaks". What you are actually saying is "independent of the tax breaks that everyone received, no one really got any tax breaks". Being jealous of and punishing successful people in America might appeal to some people but that doesn't make it right. This is actually the agenda that the Democrats are trying to push. They are playing on people's jealousy. The Democratic party is far from the defender of the poor and poverty stricken. Hell, some of the richest people in the country are supporting Kerry. Not to mention that Kerry is a millionaire because of his wife. Let's name a few: George Soros, Peter Lewis, Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger, Rob Reiner, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon, Robert Altman, Barbra Streisand, Ted Kennedy. They could move to a $200,000 house, get rid of their maids, drivers, sell their extra cars, extra houses, jewelry, and bring almost everyone in the US out of poverty if they wanted to. Why don't they do that? Because that is not their real goal. The bottom line is the liberals are trying to gain the moral high ground with these popular causes in order to pursue their other, less popular, liberal goals. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Put it in something that will earn interest until they ask for it back or until you determine you can keep it. It may take the government a year or more to determine they made a mistake. At least you'll be able to keep the interest. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

The "wall" she is talking about was brought down by the Patriot Act. I'm glad somebody is finally bringing out the fact that the "wall" set up by the Clinton administration was a big reason for our inability to find and prosecute terrorists in the US. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Give it up. They were counted and recounted by numerous liberal groups (the NYTs being one) and the result was always the same. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Are you thinking of taking a new job or just moving to a new location? "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Obviously we can't be accused of trying to buy their vote.

Are you kidding. This is liberal radio. They probably had a generic lawsuit ready before they ever went on the air. They just had to add some specifics. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

Here are a few facts about the break in: The victim is a Kerry supporter. The victim called and was visited by a few of Kerry's campaign workers a few days before the break in. They were looking at the FBI files. The victim refused to let the police document the crime scene ie take finger prints, look for evidence, etc. There were no signs of forced entry into the house from the outside (don't know about the inside due to victim). Sounds to me like someone is trying to invent a scandal. Seems to be a common problem with Kerry supporters lately. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

You have got to be kidding! Have you looked at the people who signed this thing? Does that make them look good in the international arena? Some of the countries that signed it have children serving in their armies. They signed it and just plan not to abide by it. One of the major objections to the treaty is this: In other words, we are not interested in becoming a socialist government. Many of todays European governments are moving to a Socialist type government very quickly. Also, this convention's policies contain several provisions that conflict with state laws. As one group opposed to the convention stated: IMO, the convention goes too far. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I don't believe that the Bible and science contradict each other. I also don't believe that the Bible tries to give a literal description of the beginning of the earth and the universe. Genesis was a vision from God filtered through a human being who had no understanding of science, evolution, physics, etc. As for the earth being created in seven days: Science is how, religion is why. IMO, If they conflict then we probably misunderstand one of them. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

The good: Extremely beautiful country and friendly people. I liked that there weren't many cars in Bern. It was nice walking through the city streets. Outstanding cheese and very good white wine (I have a bottle of Fendant in my pantry that I'm saving for a special occasion). I loved eating fondue in a restaurant in the alps with a woodburning fire in the center. I wish my wife would have been with me. The bad: Everything was very expensive. The people were very unwilling to discuss their own problems but very interested in ours (the U.S.). They were surprised that we were so candid in discussing our problems in the US. The French act the same way. I'm wanting to return sometime with my wife for a non-business trip. The whole country looked like a post card. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I guess we could start learning french. Theirs is still up. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin

I've been to U.K. (Wales and Grand Cayman also) Mexico Jamaica Poland Corsica Thailand Switzerland Germany Saudi Arabia Qatar I am originally from Louisiana. I have no interest in returning to Saudi Arabia or Thailand. I loved Poland. It is underrated as a tourist destination. Warsaw was beautiful and I hear that Krakow is even better. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin