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itlain · 08-14-2004, 02:06 AM

Sigh, comments like that really irritate me. But I'll add my two cents. The Iraqi culture has to be one of the most diverse places I've ever been in the world. Look at the fact that it is literally the cradle of civilization. You are talking about destroying a city when a small minority is at fault.

To me its the same as saying, "Well the gang problem in LA is getting bad this year, lets just nuke it". It's not an appropriate situation.

However I don't also agree with the UN. In my opinion we gave Al Sadr a chance one time to back down. At one point he blatantly stated that his militia was being disbanded. The Rules of Engagement of the Coalition Forces changed to allow these people safe passage back to their homes. Obviously it didn't work. Violence isn't always the answer but it is most likely to be the most effective one here.

08-14-2004, 02:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
itlain Upright Location: Fort Lewis, WA	Sigh, comments like that really irritate me. But I'll add my two cents. The Iraqi culture has to be one of the most diverse places I've ever been in the world. Look at the fact that it is literally the cradle of civilization. You are talking about destroying a city when a small minority is at fault. To me its the same as saying, "Well the gang problem in LA is getting bad this year, lets just nuke it". It's not an appropriate situation. However I don't also agree with the UN. In my opinion we gave Al Sadr a chance one time to back down. At one point he blatantly stated that his militia was being disbanded. The Rules of Engagement of the Coalition Forces changed to allow these people safe passage back to their homes. Obviously it didn't work. Violence isn't always the answer but it is most likely to be the most effective one here. __________________ Support the troops, if not the war.