What's your opinion on the "Nacionalistas Puertorriquenos" beeing freed

[joseuno]

Yes, they paid for their crime, they made their time! Now maybe they will use other tactics that are more constructive and possitive to their cause. Freedom fighters all over the world should realize that there are other ways besides guns and killing to get what they believe they deserve and that is already happening in certain parts of the world but we still have alot of growing to do, dont we? Again, freedom is a precious commodity! Oh, I hope you keep your guns away from your children and for gods sake, dont teach them about them!

[JackieF]

They did not pay for their crime, they did not do their time. They were forgiven of something that other people are sitting on death role for. Maybe, is an easy thing to say, what if, Maybe not, what if maybe they have not changed their ways, who will be next in their black list? Who will be their next target?
Needless to say, our guns are in safe places were children can not access them. I would not be a responsable parent other wise. My Children will learn about guns, they will learn what they are for and what they are NOT for. They will learn about responsability and that they are other ways to resolve situations besides violence. Our guns are to protect my family. Do you have a family? How will you protect your family against a gun man? I sure hope it never comes down to it, but if it does, I will be prepared.

[ABEJORRO]

joseuno:

First of all, like I said before PR is already FREE!!!
or YOU want to compare PR to ? Oh, I'm sorry there is nothing to compare PR to because, there hasn't been a place like PR in this worlds HISTORY!!!
PR enjoys everything a FIRST WORLD NATION has "FREEDOM, MONEY, POWER, EDUCATION FOR EVERYBODY, FUTURE, ETC... DO I NEED TO SAY MORE!!!
AND for THOSE TERRORIST, they sould PAY with a slow DEATH for KILLING those innocent and DAMAGING our REPUTATION!!!!!

[joseuno]

How in the world can they be forgiven for what others did? I would`nt worry about this individuals since they are and will be monitored intensely. I know of one of the ladies that plans to make a new life for herself, her family and her children.I still believe in the human race somewhat but when I hear about teaching children about guns, I wonder about their parents and suffer for them, (the children). I dont worry about defending miself or mine from guns, just from crooked politicians, "dummies", biggotry and ignorance. I do live in an area where people are sophisticated enough not to depend on guns and the ones that have them are only killing each other! God, I wish my Puerto Rico were trully free, rich, educated,exc. At least the rich are, but in that issue we are not different to the rest of the world. And I wish we didnt have to go to other lands in search of a "better opportunity". I still see those planes full! I only want a fair, better world where we will be equal but I guess not in my lifetime. We have so much to learn, I try every day. Love and peace!

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[lcramos]

I guess I'm too young to understand what went on during thier time. I don't understand what type of fredom they were fighting for. I gather they were able to get on an Airplane without a passport to the richest and probably the most opportunistic society/country in the World. They set off bombs in the very places where thier own people would frequent. I gather that is as free as you can get, the freedom to destroy the very people you're trying to fight for.

Any other country, there would have been a trace of your movements and reason for your travel within. I would like to know more about the ideology but it still doesn't excuse or forgive the pain and suffering they caused. Their souls are in question and I guess this is their greatest fear as they will be judged again this time without clemency.

Carlos the 1st.

[joseuno]

Thats exactly what these people are fighting for. The freedom from the most "opportunistic" country in the world. Their own people hardly frequented Wall Street and these were not the people that commited those murders. Their ideology is just that, a dream for freedom and an independent country where they can live and grow without any "opportunistic" countries telling them what to do. Oppression I guess! Unfortunately, the reality is that we live in a world where capitalism and greed is the boss and this ideologies are just dreams. I really dont know if we will ever find that freedom but it sure sounds interesting to explore, doesnt it? Any feedback is appreciated!

[lcramos]

joseuno
My Mother and Father were Richer than I was when I was younger. They told me what to do on a daily basis. I wanted more freedom. I should have taken up Bomb making and blew them to smitherines, that would have given me the freedom I was looking for.

The only only problem with this logic is I would have had to then listen to someone else telling me what to do anyway. To draw a comparison, Puerto Rico is still part of the World Society, thier not big and would unfortunately have to listen or be influenced by another country in the World. China, Russia, Germany, France, England are bigger and had the Military or Economic might to influence PR back in the 1970's.

I just don't agree with using deadly force to make a point, although that's what War is all about.

I don't necessaraly agree with all the taxes, laws, and other issues imposed by the US on its citizens, but I wouldn't join Timothy Mcvee and blow up a Federal Building to make my point. Most of the people that suffered the consequences of these acts are just trying to make it through the day for thier families like everyone else. Innocent blood in search of freedom? The means to the End. What are your thoughts ?

Carlos The 1st