ST, as most people all over the world do, I agree with you that this is an unjust "war". To say that US is unique in its policy of violence, is simply not true. Bloody wars have been integral to mankind throughout history. In my opinion, US has recently drifted in its own type of "Dark Ages", ruled by fanatics. But the voices of sanity HAVE to come from WITHIN the US. I would urge Americans to read the work of Mark Twain, one of the best known american writers: It was written a century ago, but it's equally valid today: "There has never been a just one, never an honorable one--on the part of the instigator of the war. I can see a million years ahead, and this rule will never change in so many as half a dozen instances. The loud little handful--as usual--will shout for the war. The pulpit will-- warily and cautiously--object--at first; the great, big, dull bulk of the nation will rub its sleepy eyes and try to make out why there should be a war, and will say, earnestly and indignantly, "It is unjust and dishonorable, and there is no necessity for it." Then the handful will shout louder. A few fair men on the other side will argue and reason against the war with speech and pen, and at first will have a hearing and be applauded; but it will not last long; those others will outshout them, and presently the anti-war audiences will thin out and lose popularity. Before long you will see this curious thing: the speakers stoned from the platform, and free speech strangled by hordes of furious men who in their secret hearts are still at one with those stoned speakers--as earlier-- but do not dare to say so. And now the whole nation--pulpit and all-- will take up the war-cry, and shout itself hoarse, and mob any honest man who ventures to open his mouth; and presently such mouths will cease to open. Next the statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is attacked, and every man will be glad of those conscience-soothing falsities, and will diligently study them, and refuse to examine any refutations of them; and thus he will by and by convince himself that the war is just, and will thank God for the better sleep he enjoys after this process of grotesque self-deception." http://www.mtwain.com/The_Mysterious_Stranger/8.html http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/twain.html It's important for citizens in a democracy to serve in the army, because it helps one gain a perspective on things and become better citizens.
"Education and atheism are the most important weapons to fight terrorism. Remember: there is no such thing as an atheist terrorist. Because when you don't believe in god and heaven, you have nothing to die for, and all you want to do is live happily as long as possible and improve the life of others." http://www.dutch.rael.org/pages/raeltv/transcripts/thereisnogod.html
No need to regorgitate here all the nonsense you heard at the last gathering of your marxist circle. This is a capitalist board for people who trade on the capitalist markets.
Oh oh, again a guy with a great culture who will let us know what is capitalism... We are all listening and waiting for you classes Mr estrader.
It's a shame we couldn't take advantage of your extended knowledge. Really. Shutdown your TV and open a book.