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To: Rick Julian who wrote (2983)	10/6/2001 5:34:29 PM
From: BirdDog	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

When we supported the Afghans against the Soviets, President Reagan called them, "Heroes, freedom fighters. . ." now that the tables are turned, they're terrorists. We supported people who were fighting a military enemy. They weren't striking civilian targets. Now that they're striking civilian targets...they are terrorists. BirdDog

To: Rick Julian who wrote (2983)	10/6/2001 10:39:30 PM
From: JustTradeEm	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

My family's blood has paid for my right to run my mouth. Your entire argument is based on total moral ambiguity ! I'm sure those family members are quite proud. Peace .... JB

To: Rick Julian who wrote (2983)	10/8/2001 12:36:20 AM
From: DavesM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Did the Taliban even exist when "we supported the Afghans against the Soviets", and "President Reagan called them, Heroes, freedom fighters"?

To: Rick Julian who wrote (2983)	10/8/2001 8:45:17 AM
From: Keith Monahan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

When we supported the Afghans against the Soviets, President Reagan called them, "Heroes, freedom fighters. . ." now that the tables are turned, they're terrorists. This is an oversimplification of what was a complex situation. The majority of the Mujahedin leadership the U.S. supported during the war with the Soviets are now part of the Northern Alliance. Most notably, Ahmad Shah Massoud, who was killed (not coincidentally) two days before the 9/11 attack.