neighbor as we fight to survive in a country where government ceased to function and law and order became of thing of the past.”

Over the years I’ve written about the Left and the proverbial three monkeys—the ones that hear, speak, and see no evil. I honestly believe that some on the left, when faced with an idea that’s “difficult to hold in your head” prefer to act like the three monkeys and retreat into a cocoon of denial or delusion. Terrorism, nah, if it exists its our fault and we can stop it through better behavior. It just the Right trying to frighten us – no need the think about it or defend against it, or heaven forbid, act aggressively to eliminate it.

So when...

neighbor as we fight to survive in a country where government ceased to function and law and order became of thing of the past.”

Over the years I’ve written about the Left and the proverbial three monkeys—the ones that hear, speak, and see no evil. I honestly believe that some on the left, when faced with an idea that’s “difficult to hold in your head” prefer to act like the three monkeys and retreat into a cocoon of denial or delusion. Terrorism, nah, if it exists its our fault and we can stop it through better behavior. It just the Right trying to frighten us – no need the think about it or defend against it, or heaven forbid, act aggressively to eliminate it.

So when Dick Cheney comes along as asks grownup questions, he’s attacked with a ferocity that is fascinating to watch. MacKinnon continues:

Why do some on the left hate Mr. Cheney so for trying to do something about this?

A week from today will be the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. At 8 a.m. on the East Coast on that fateful day, the sun was shining, the sky was a vivid blue, and the normal worries and joys of life occupied most minds as people began the day. Forty-six minutes later, the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City was struck. By 10:28 a.m., both towers had collapsed, killing almost 3,000 innocent people. Terror, panic and a feeling of hopelessness gripped the nation.

Eight years later, complacency perilously rules the day. Most have forgotten. Most have forgotten the terror, forgotten the hate, forgotten the indescribable pain and destruction, and forgotten the lessons. Most - but not Mr. Cheney. He refuses. At the risk of his reputation, he has made it his life’s work to never forget. For to forget is to condemn our nation to much worse.

The evil that resides in the sick minds of these terrorists can’t be reasoned with, can’t be bought off and can’t be appeased. What if Mr. Cheney is right, and those who hate him on the far left are wrong?

There are no second chances in this debate. We remain vigilant or we pay an unimagined price.[...

Eight years later, complacency perilously rules the day. Most have forgotten. Most have forgotten the terror, forgotten the hate, forgotten the indescribable pain and destruction, and forgotten the lessons. Most - but not Mr. Cheney. He refuses. At the risk of his reputation, he has made it his life’s work to never forget. For to forget is to condemn our nation to much worse.

The evil that resides in the sick minds of these terrorists can’t be reasoned with, can’t be bought off and can’t be appeased. What if Mr. Cheney is right, and those who hate him on the far left are wrong?

There are no second chances in this debate. We remain vigilant or we pay an unimagined price.

In the real world there are no second chances, but in the cocoon of denial, there’s no reason to worry. None at all.

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