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To: kumar who wrote (49033)	10/2/2002 10:29:47 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

"self determination" is for the citizens of any country to pick what they want and are comfortable with : democracy/monarchy/dictatorship. Oh I see... the fact that there is no electoral process for them to elect their government representatives is a willful choice by the people?? What beautifully inane logic... How about just creating an electoral process and only having on party to vote for?? A choice of one... Thank you for your underwhelming contribution to political science. Hawk

To: kumar who wrote (49033)	10/2/2002 10:32:39 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

NOT for someone outside to tell them "this is what u should have" When people are being oppressed by murderers, they don't have the ability to form their own government that suits them. You said the people in Pakistan are satisfied to have a dictator. Looks to me as if they have no choice. You seem to be implying that the people of Iraq are satisfied to have a dictator. Again, looks to be as if they have no choice. I suppose one could argue that because they are not willing to die for their freedom, they don't really want it. After all, all we really need is food, clothing, shelter, just a little, to live out our lives. If someone is unwilling to risk his life or the life of his family, I guess that means he likes being a slave.