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To: sea_urchin who wrote (17852)4/5/2003 1:22:42 PM
From: Ahda  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 81023
 
I don't think this is war we will win. We might control the country but it will take years to have the people respect us. My girlfriend was raised on stories of one German who helped feed them and help them escape.

"We're here for a war, not a humanitarian mission, OK?" a gunnery sergeant yelled at him. This is the story that will be told to those who survive in this family. Diplomacy sure.

washingtonpost.com

One woman dressed in black held up a blue plastic cup, the only thing she was carrying. "Water, water," she pleaded from passers-by as the temperature hit 35 Celsius (95F), then frowned when she saw there was none on offer.

U.S. Marines peered down from the gun turrets of their armored vehicles as the grim-faced families traipsed past. One serviceman offered a bottle of water to an Iraqi, but was immediately rebuked for his generosity.

"We're here for a war, not a humanitarian mission, OK?" a gunnery sergeant yelled at him.



To: sea_urchin who wrote (17852)4/14/2003 11:17:26 AM
From: mcg404  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 81023
 
Searle: <he pointed out that Holocaust-type behaviour was a manifestation of all societies, including the US, and arose, not from people being "bad", but "good".>

I'm not sure I understand your reasoning. By 'good' do you simply mean obedient?

<his recommendation that the individual should always use his own conscience> Yes. But it's going to be a new experience and tough work for the the 'i was following orders' crowd.

John