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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (229832)	5/5/2007 2:45:16 AM
From: c.hinton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

re forsed conversions ......in the past forsed conversion to catholic faith were not unusual, check out the "reconquista" and conter reformation as well as the effect of western missionaries on the breakdown of traditional native societies...particularly in africa. next time you order a bloody Mary think about the origins of the name. last time i was in koln ,germany they still had the cages religious dissidents were imprisoned in hanging from the cathedral tower. also islam, historicly ,has been more tollerant than christianity,not that thats saying alot. en.wikipedia.org

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (229832)	5/5/2007 10:49:11 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

Will you still say that if you are forced to convert to Islam and wear a burka? That is so illogical. I have been against this war since it first threatened. I did not believe it was necessary nor wise nor well-considered. I have never been against pursuing Bin Laden or terrorist groups. I totally agree with the idea of SF, small, highly trained troops, and a CIA not run by suits. I like a strong defense. The taking out of Saddam, despite the zillion ,ever changing reasons people come up with why he should have been ousted, was not cost efficient and it has created a terrible mess for them and for us. It was invasive and preemptive- two concepts to which I am opposed. That's the kind of war I object to. I don't believe that Iraq has saved me from the burka. Actually, a burka at my age isn't a bad idea. I wish muumuus were back in style, too.