this thread is very demoralizing to me. i recognize that writing a response isn't gonna change anyone's mind, but anyone familiar with the islands off of italy?
my understanding is that there are towns without many men, because vendettas keep them all killing each other.
the idea that anyone doesn't care what a significant percentage of the world thinks is astonishing to me. i'm not just talking about what the terrorist-types think, but people that could be allies.
if we start violating the geneva convention, or messing with our prisoners religious traditions, we lose even more support around the world. europe, asia, everywhere. does anyone think it's just fine if we (the USA) goes it alone?
i'm sure Gandhi would have been more successful if he'd just kicked a little ass.
the high road does come cheap, or easy. but it's the best solution for making the world a better place. and it's entirely possible to protect yourself in self defence and still take the high road....
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