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Originally Posted by camarokev
k... this one I disagree with. Not that I know much about the financial world, but I am working on Wall Street in the city for a summer. Working here, I see the thing that makes this country go around.... MONEY, and LOTS of it. I'd venture a guess that yes, terrorists do hate us, obviously, but they are smart. The "big picture" tells us that when 9/11 happened, not only did we lose thousands of lives, but the stock market was shut down for days. This equals losses of money in the billions and billions of dollars for the US- crippling the economy, and thus damaging the country more as a whole, rather than just killing the citizens. The effect is stronger.
And, as far as symbols, that is one thing that I would disagree with to a point. Taking out the Statue of Liberty, while it would be a MAJOR slap in the face, wouldn't hurt anyone, wouldn't hurt our economy, etc. It's just a statue. However, where was that 4th plane headed for again on 9/11? The whitehouse. Talk about a symbol, AND the damaging effects it would have on our president, economy, etc.
When it comes to political issues, its always the big picture that matters.
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i guy who straps himself with explosives doesnt know much about finances. Also do you know about other terrorist acts around the world? i mean everyone keeps talking about 9/11 and stuff, and sure it was huge but its not the only one. It did hurt the economy but majority of terrorist activity doesnt really do it. or maybe im missing the big picture so point me in the right direction i guess. How does blowing up and embacy hurt your economy, blowing up apartment buildings, dragging dead soldiers thru a main street, blowing up a bomb during a parade and killing 100s, chooping someones head on TV (ive seen it done a few times). I can go on and on cuz ive seen alot of those. Sure they are bad and stuff but do they really have that much to say when it comes to economy - ehh i dont think so.
As far as Statue of Liberty goes. Its what represents America to people outside of this country, just like twin towers were. how do i know - im not from around here if you didnt know. See when people outside of this country talk about america (in a good way) they dont think white house, your economy, your big bad military that can slaughter all in a milisecond, or your nuclear arsenal. They think about big ass buldings, NYC, statue of liberty, happy cows from california, big gas guzzling cars, mcdonalds, beaches and fat girls in bikinis. You take out what represents America and to some your existance will seize.
for the retarded* im not saying if someone destroys statue of liberty the US will disappear of the face of the world.