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Originally posted by Mynaeris
I feel greatly for this woman.
It should however be noted that America doesn't have forced conscription. people join the military on their own accord.
Originally posted by smokenmirrors
The war in Iraq is about much more than Iraq, what part of that is so difficult to understand.
If this war was not currently being fought in Iraq, it would simply be being fought elsewhere.
The Iranians, primarily, and Syrians, and Al Queda from a host of arab nations, are on Iraqi soil, fighting the "Americans".
Maryland, or Pennsylvania, or New York.
I for one would much rather have these bastards fighting U.S. service men in Iraq, than in Maryland, or Pennsylvania, or New York.
Originally posted by smokenmirrors
The war in Iraq is about much more than Iraq, what part of that is so difficult to understand. If this war was not currently being fought in Iraq, it would simply be being fought elsewhere. Name the place you would rather it be? How about New York, that would be nice. Or maybe Canada. No, let us fight it in Britain. The Iranians, primarily, and Syrians, and Al Queda from a host of arab nations, are on Iraqi soil, fighting the "Americans".
I for one would much rather have these bastards fighting U.S. service men in Iraq, than in Maryland, or Pennsylvania, or New York.
Last I heard Marines didnt press charges,which judging the fact people DO go nuts when news like this is brought, absolutely did the only humane thing to do. Ignore it.
Originally posted by elaine
Does anyone know of what became of the dad who set the van on fire when he heard about his son's death from the marines? I think it got coverage for a day or two and then just went away.
Remember he set the marine's van on fire with himself in it.
Originally posted by smokenmirrors
The war in Iraq is about much more than Iraq, what part of that is so difficult to understand.
If this war was not currently being fought in Iraq, it would simply be being fought elsewhere. Name the place you would rather it be? How about New York, that would be nice. Or maybe Canada. No, let us fight it in Britain.
The Iranians, primarily, and Syrians, and Al Queda from a host of arab nations, are on Iraqi soil, fighting the "Americans". I for one would much rather have these bastards fighting U.S. service men in Iraq, than in Maryland, or Pennsylvania, or New York.
Their armies are quite small compared to ours. They're usually more poorly equipped and have aging vehicles. I don't see any scenario under which they can get a sizeable force into the US (say several battallions' worth) much less enough of an army to take over the US or Canada... or even Britain.
Originally posted by dgtempe
Unless you're a mother, you will never know the bond between mother and child. This womans' baby was killed, she's grieving . This is what turns my stomach and fortifies my contempt for this administration. The right says this is all ok. I'm ashamed to be an American in this day and age. The devil is loose folks, alive and kicking in Washington DC and in the hearts of half of Americans.