tecoyah

I am of the opinion, that those with experience and knowledge concerning something of interest to me, should be listened to. I value the opinions of scientists in many fields, because they have done the hard work of research for me, and the benefits are mine for the reading.
I value, and accept the opinions of those who have gone into combat for me, because they have lived it and are willing to share the experience, thus giving me the insight to understand a little of the reality. People do bad things....some guy just shot an entire family in Wisconsin, for a fucking treestand. I can only imagine what stresses are created by daily risks, and threats of combat, and I am quite happy to "only" imagine it.
I would be totally out of line to think I have the right to tell someone they are wrong....without fully understanding the question. Do I think the treatment of Iraqis, in this war is wrong...Yes. It is a War and people will die in brutally disgusting ways....every freakin' day. I am not at all happy about this, but it is still the reality.

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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha