[Culturechat] War

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Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:18:49 EST


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In a message dated 2/18/2003 10:00:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
chuckrc@midplains.net writes:

> The Hudson's "cutsy" comment about people for war to volunteer is a perfect 
> example of the shallow thinking going on around the world.  Those of us who 
> have experienced war know better.  No right thinking person ever wished for 
> war.  It is a horrible thing.  However, peace at any cost is worse.  Peace 
> is more than just the absence of war.  If one is not free to pursue their 
> dream, peace is also a prison.  
>  
> We who support the administration's policy will not take to the streets to 
> promote war.  We do not want war!  However, there seems to be no other 
> honorable choice.  Evil must be confronted.  
>  
> The motives of France and Germany are questionable.  After Iraq is settled, 
> I believe we will find duplicity in their role in the Middle East.  China 
> and Russia want nothing more than to gain "face".
>   
> Protesters say "not in my name."  Well, my name is Chuck, and the United 
> States and our allies may use it.  Our cause is right and just. 
>  
> Chuck Cobb
> 
> 

There is an op-ed piece in this morning's (Feb 19) by Kelly that describes 
three moral reasons for going to war.

It is immoral to fail to confront evil and evil-doers.

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better.&nbsp; No right thinking person ever wished for war.&nbsp; It is a ho=
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</FONT><FONT  COLOR=3D"#000000" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3D2=
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There is an op-ed piece in this morning's (Feb 19) by Kelly that describes t=
hree moral reasons for going to war.<BR>
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It is immoral to fail to confront evil and evil-doers.</FONT></HTML>

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