[Culturechat] War
CPetersret@aol.com
CPetersret@aol.com
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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</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3D2=
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</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3D2=
FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0">Protesters say "not in my na=
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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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