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Old Nov 17, 2003, 06:16 pm   #5 (permalink) (top)
G. Adams
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What I see as difficult with supporting the troops is basically that you are declaring "I hope they can kill quicker than there enemy". Now I was against Hussein, but I am not against the guerrillas (although I don't think they should have started a war till the end of year, at least give the coalition a chance to fulfill its promises). I obviously don't want to see the soldiers killed, but neither do I want them killing civillians, nor guerillas who are taking up arms on behlaf of their people. It comes down to supporting one group simply because of their nationality, which I refuse to do. So I think it is best to say I hope they come home safe.


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