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There is nothing brave about killing unsuspecting people.

Cowards, not terrorists, Call them what they are Not Martyrs, killers of babies, children both near and far Cowards, not terrorists, Call them what they are How much courage does it take to mow down people with cars and trucks How much courage does it take to be armed with all kinds of ammunition like a sniper and shoot down cops like sitting ducks How much courage does it take to shoot unsuspecting people in a show or school To kill and brutalize with a heart of hate To fly into buildings, blow up people having fun running in races is beyond cruel Oh you say, it is for what I believe in, I have courage to take my own life Or they deserve it, they hurt me, I am angry They will pay with a gun, bomb, or knife Cowards that is what terrorists are Even an old woman could drive a truck through a crowd of people, shoot cops Plant bombs in crowds and kill people near and far Some say, my God wants to rid the world of infidels and heathens, then what is left What is left? People like you who kill children who don't understand Don't even know their place in the world yet Cowards, not terrorists, not Martyrs Cowards willing to kill babies, children, mothers and fathers Cowards let us call them what they are Cowards

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Date: 6/20/2018 10:28:00 AM
I agree. Powerful words written.
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 6/24/2018 7:29:00 PM
Thank you for commenting and reading.
Date: 7/3/2017 5:26:00 PM
Here , Here Exactly
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 7/4/2017 10:43:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by.
Date: 7/16/2016 2:23:00 PM
Martyrs die, they are killed for not renouncing their faith, they do not kill...they are killed. You said it well cowards they are, and they will all get what they deserve, sooner or later. Well done!
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 7/17/2016 9:31:00 AM
You are right about martyrs. Thank you for reading and sharing your comments.
Date: 7/16/2016 12:55:00 PM
Powerfully penned Shirley - Such heartbreaking scenes in Nice and Turkey :-( I pray one day we can find peace in the world:-( hugs Jan xx
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 7/17/2016 9:33:00 AM
Yes we need to pray without ceasing. Thank you so much for your comments.

Book: Shattered Sighs