Please, do NOT engage in any form of retaliatory or hasty vigilanteism against American citizens who of mideastern origin or Islamic belief. These citizens are our brethren, they are every bit as horrified by the attacks as everyone else is. One of the reasons America is so great is because of the cultural diversity of its citizenry. We are many people of many colors, beliefs and cultures, and together we represent freedom and democracy. Let us not forget that one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in recent years, the Oklahoma bombing, was carried out by a white guy.
Freedom has a price.
I have counted myself fortunate to live in a country where I have the right to speak freely, to practice freely whatever religion I particularly follow, to enjoy a democratic electoral process and to pursue relentlessly my hopes and dreams. Men and women have paid a blood price for those freedoms that I enjoy. May I never forget this so long as I live. The terrorists who committed these horrible acts are nothing more than cowards. I pray that the vigilant hand of justice will find their leaders and cohorts.