Spot the difference

**SlashWylde** · 11th February 2008, 06:16

Was just reading the online Herald and spotted this article on gangs recruiting at Waitangi.

I found the accompanying picture interesting, so I did a Google image search for "terrorist". Compare the two attached images.

**Angusdog** · 11th February 2008, 07:32

Contrasting points of view: You oppose gangs and terrorists, yet your signature seems to condone violence.

At least Shane Jones seems, in a rare case for an MP, to have some common sense:

The trip - to reconnect the youth with Maori culture - had the approval of police iwi liaison officers.

But Mr Jones said he was "dubious" about whether such a trip would change gang behaviour and attitudes, suggesting it might be better to "take them straight to Ngawha Prison and short-circuit their inevitable journey".

**SlashWylde** · 11th February 2008, 07:46

Originally Posted by Angusdog

Contrasting points of view: You oppose gangs and terrorists, yet your signature seems to condone violence.

How do you come to the conclusion that I oppose gangs and terrorists? My post seeks neither to support or condemn the two groups, but merely to compare two images representative of two groups who use a culture of violence and intimidation to achieve their aims. I find the similarities in the images interesting.

My signature dosen't condone violence. It is taken from a 'Hatebreed' song which to me expresses a mantra for personal growth and renewal of spirit. I find it very uplifting.

**Usarka** · 11th February 2008, 07:50

The guy on the right looks like he has a brain.

**ManDownUnder** · 11th February 2008, 07:55

Originally Posted by SlashWylde

How do you come to the conclusion that I oppose gangs and terrorists?

... so ... you don't oppose terrorists?

I see your point about the article though. Covering the face for non religious or modesty reasons has got to raise questions. Just another dose of BS in a different wrapper.

**Angusdog** · 11th February 2008, 07:57

Originally Posted by SlashWylde

I find the similarities in the images interesting.

My signature dosen't condone violence. It is taken from a 'Hatebreed' song which to me expresses a mantra for personal growth and renewal of spirit. I find it very uplifting.

Nah, just a small wind-up

Hatebreed? Not an Electric Light Orchestra tribute band then? (Note: small joke. I'm a bit bored at work, which given I'm self employed is worrying...)