Terrorism is alive and well. A replica/statue of Lady Liberty was stolen and damaged in New York. In a video that was posted to YouTube in an apparent attempt to intimidate American citizens and to create fear on July 4th; Lady Liberty was shown beheaded and broken with a blindfold wrapped around her eyes. In the past, when we have been unfortunate enough to see hostages beheaded on video…they too were blindfolded. It is a horrible form of torture and intimidation. The fourth of July is Independence day in America. Are the posters of this video trying to make the whole country feel like a hostage to terrorism?
I think it is no co-incidence that this past 4th of July was also the day that Lady Liberty’s crown was open once again to tourists for the first time since 9/11. The video also expressed phrases such as “Death to America” as well as, “We don’t want your freedom”. Now in America we do have the right to say what we think or feel; however, if this is more than that…such as a real and true attempt to create terror in the hearts and minds of Americans…those who are responsible will be caught and they will be punnished.
There is a reward being offered for the return of the statue. After all, it is stolen property. An investigation is being done to find those who posted the video. After the last few years, I don’t know why anyone would want to pull a prank that is this insensitive to those who have experienced true terrorism; and, if this is actual terrorism, whether it is foreign or domestic terrorism…it will be taken seriously. There are serious consequences for these kinds of things because they can truly inflame hatred around the world!
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