America's Iron Fist Minus A Silk Glove
Reader comment on item: The education of Thomas Friedman

Submitted by Cliff McKenzie (United States), Nov 6, 2002 at 12:54

Dear Mr. Pipes,
Daily, I write about Vigilance vs. Terrorism. A survivor of Nine Eleven, and a former US Marine Combat Correspondent in Vietnam, I have dedicated my writings to fighting Terrorism with Vigilance. I launched my website, nyc-cc.com (new york city combat correspondent) after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. I believe the only solution to terrorism is vigilance...and believe its value is the balance point between politics and economics, a DMZ ground where both sides can focus on one clear goal--the future of the children--without one side or the other losing...

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