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no offense, but that video requires more than a 'this video is very graphic' disclaimer.
True, US atrocities are no more or less brutal, but they are US (our) atrocities. Not the actions of non-state sponsored, kidnapping militant groups. I'm not sure what your point is in posting this video.
...oops, I guess that was a page or so ago...
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And the recruitment of child soldiers is hardly limited to the Islamic world. And if you really want to get down to it, sending 18-year-olds off to war isn't exactly noble in comparison.
/sorry to take things so far off topic...I stop now.
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