From: Charles Hixson (charleshixsn@earthlink.net)
Date: Wed Mar 26 2003 - 14:14:13 MST
Brian Booth wrote:
> I noticed that some members of the list have taken offence to Frances
> brave stance regarding their resistance to the Iraqi war and even
> suggesting that that other members show their dissaproval by
> avoiding French products.
>
> Speaking for myself I am very impressed by Frances stance not to be
> bullied into an unwanted war as far as the Allies are concerned and
> were the majority of Europe have displayed moral cowardice France has
> displayed admirable moral strength and as a sign of my appreciation I
> have made sure to purchase as many French products as possible
>
> Take care Brian Booth. Ps in case you are wondering, I am an Englishman
>
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FWIW, although I agree with their stance, I'd be more impressed if they
didn't have obvious economic reasons. OTOH, if we look at this as just
another squabble over oil, and distain the moralistic justifications,
then everybody's actions make a lot more sense. But aggressive wars are
still immoral.
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