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To: rrufff who wrote (7072)	2/19/2004 10:46:19 AM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

Just remember that if the US feels strongly enough about something to rewrite the application of the Geneva accords unilaterally, others will certainly follow our example in the future against our own forces or allies. Then the screaming and howling will be intense no doubt. That's the problem with unilateralism; it's a doctrine of constant exceptions backed by up by force which offers no predictability or real security. Everyone plays by their own rules as they see fit. But it sure sounds good. Until it goes wrong.

To: rrufff who wrote (7072)	2/19/2004 10:48:54 AM
From: TigerPaw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

that it is wrong to target civilians with minimal hope of getting a stray military target. That statement covers much territory, from the fire bombing of German cities, to the spraying of gunfire at anything that moves in Iraq. It seems many want to treat the word terrorist as Humpty Dumpty would. <font color=maroon> 'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone,' it means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor less.' 'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make words mean so many different things.' 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master - that's all.' .... 'That's a great deal to make one word mean,' Alice said in a thoughtful tone. 'When I make a word do a lot of work like that,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'I always pay it extra.' </font> TP