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Old 09-05-2008, 09:04 AM   #45 (permalink)
aceventura3
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Originally Posted by abaya View Post
So you think the US Civil War was based on right vs. wrong? Let me guess why: you think slavery was the sole reason behind the war?
No. People fight wars for many reasons. Some Southerners fought the war for non-slavery related issues. At the end of the day, the question of slavery had to be resolved.

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Also, I asked for "several" examples. Some non-US wars would be helpful for your argument... wars without pre-recorded moral superiority that has been passed down through 8th grade and 11th grade high school US History education (and yes, I taught 11th grade history, so I know where the indoctrination comes from).
The Crusades. I think the aggression by the Europeans during these conflicts was wrong.

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"Most people in the world get along?" Really.
Yes. Most people love their families, go to work, laugh, dance, sing, etc. We have more in common than we have differences.

I am not sure what you want, it seems whatever, I give you will find something wrong or something missing. My views appear to be very different than yours on these issues.
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