As Americans learn about the terrorist attacks that devastated the United States Tuesday morning their first primitive reaction is to get revenge. “Bomb them back” they proclaim “start WWIII.” Even President Bush has vowed to”punish those responsible for these cowardly acts.”

But what would taking revenge against the party responsible really accomplish? Another war, more bloodshed, millions of dollars spent on weapons and artillery, children left without mothers or fathers.

Millions of Americans saw the faces of horrified and injured individuals as they ran from collapsing buildings, and cringed as they wished for their safety, yet they still call for vengeance.

Haven’t we all heard the cliché two wrongs don’t make a right?

If we retaliate against our attackers in the same fashion that they attacked us, what makes us any different than them?

Will the killing of thousands of innocent individuals be justified because we were attacked first? Of course not.

Killing innocent people is unjustifiable and immoral under any circumstances. Bloodshed and the loss of life is irreversible and should not be taken lightly.

Before Americans spout off such statements as “lets start WWIII,” they need to realize the magnitude of their words.

Starting another war will not only kill thousands of foreigners but “precious” American life will also be lost.

Yes, the United States is justified in seeking its attackers in order to bring them to justice, but it is justice that should be dispensed, not revenge.