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To: goldsnow who wrote (13141)	6/29/1999 8:53:00 PM
From: John Lacelle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17770

goldsnow, Its rather funny. The NATO politicians actually think they can build democracy in Kosovo. They seem to assume that freedom and democracy occur naturally and that these wars that occur over ethnic identity are some kind of abberation. There are over 40 civil wars occuring right now that are based upon historic ethnic ties and historical events. At best, they will get a Northern Ireland peace, or an Angolan cease fire. The fact is, thuggery and violence has been the way of life for these people in the Balkans. Just cause Bill Clinton thinks its time to end it doesn't mean that it will. Its just going to be a waste of money, time and effort. Maby I sound like some kind of facist pig for saying that but I read this months issue of "Foreign Affairs" and the lead article said the same thing. I pity the poor guys who joined the military only to find themselves being "rent-a-cops" for less than minimum wage. If Clinton had any moral fiber in his body at least he would give the military a pay raise that they deserve. -John