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To: D. Long who wrote (27399)2/1/2004 3:16:02 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) of 793574
 
Saying that "starting wars is wrong" is a very simplistic principle, as a general rule.

All general rules, by definition, are simplistic. They give us a touchstone, a default. We add "nuance" in the application. Peace is preferable to war. Like, duh. The converse is downright reptilian.

Besides, the poll indicated that war, any war, is wrong.

Apparently, at least that's the rumor. But we all know how poorly poll questions are framed and how poll results get distorted.

And I certainly believe that there is a large segment of the population in Europe and America that believes that even war in self-defense is wrong. It's the "why do they hate us" and "America deserved 911" crowd.

I think you are confusing prominent with plentiful.

So invading Afghanistan was wrong?

Is that a rhetorical question or are you asking my opinion? If the latter, then, no, I don't think it was wrong.
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