I fear that you are correct ... but sensible articulate adults in the West need
to address these threats.
If you have a better venue please share it.
I apologize to all those who have no clue how close we are to losing those ideals
we hold so dear.
Mods ... feel free to scrub all of this ....
Bob
You are probably right Bob. The nefarious actions of a fanatical few DO have a widespread effect on us ... (including photographers here), as witnessed by the ever tightening rules of travel being discussed in this thread ... rules that potentially effect everyone.
IMHO, the ideological divide is so wide and deep I cannot fathom how "dialog" could address anything:argue:. Some of today's Pollyanna mindset is beyond the pale, wishful thinking rooted in their own cultural underpinnings which these specific terrorist do not share nor respect ... in fact are sworn to eradicate.
Heck, I wish I could have a spiritual conversation over coffee with Arjuna, ask Santa for world peace, and Jinni actually existed ... unfortunately, cultural fiction, while inspirational, isn't reality ... but it sure can wreak havoc when fanatics and the gullible of any ilk start to believe it is.
Ideally, I'd love to join hands around the world and sing Kumbaya ... but I'd probably lose that hand extended in peace, or more likely my head, in the process.:shocked:
Meanwhile, how the hell am I going to shuttle gear between my 2 places if this type of ban goes domestic?
- Marc