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MSD · 06-26-2005, 04:52 AM

During a recent conversation regarding Iraq, the usual discussion about insurgent attacks on military targets came up, and I started wondering just how many people would take up arms if their country were invaded.

Here's the question: If your country were invaded by a foreign nation, would you be willing to take up arms against that invsion force? Assume that their stated purpose is to overthrow your government and they claim that they will not take permanent control of the country. Also assume that the invasion force is of sufficient size and power to defeat your country's military.

There ins no doubt in my mind that I would fight back against any invading force. I do not politically support my current government officials, but I'd rather die fighting than see our government ovethrown by an outside army. I would not attack any civilian or unarmed person, and I would not take part in any situation that carried a high risk of civilian casualties, but I would fight an invading army with the knowledge that I would probably be killed while doing it.

06-26-2005, 04:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Would you defend your country from an invasion? During a recent conversation regarding Iraq, the usual discussion about insurgent attacks on military targets came up, and I started wondering just how many people would take up arms if their country were invaded. Here's the question: If your country were invaded by a foreign nation, would you be willing to take up arms against that invsion force? Assume that their stated purpose is to overthrow your government and they claim that they will not take permanent control of the country. Also assume that the invasion force is of sufficient size and power to defeat your country's military. There ins no doubt in my mind that I would fight back against any invading force. I do not politically support my current government officials, but I'd rather die fighting than see our government ovethrown by an outside army. I would not attack any civilian or unarmed person, and I would not take part in any situation that carried a high risk of civilian casualties, but I would fight an invading army with the knowledge that I would probably be killed while doing it.