From: Natasha Vita-More (natasha@natasha.cc)
Date: Mon Mar 17 2003 - 18:10:53 MST
At 05:19 PM 3/17/03 -0500, Artillo wrote:
>In a message dated 03/17/2003 4:50:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>mlorrey@yahoo.com writes:
>
><< > I did not say that Bush IS a war criminal NOW. He WILL BE one from
> > the moment the first Iraqui civilian and American soldier has died.
> > The USA will be acting against international law and YOU KNOW IT.
> > The arrogance of the Bush administration creates more resistance in
> > the world with each announcements of future aggression.
>
> Don't even PRETEND to speak for American soldiers. Our military is an
> all volunteer force. There is NOBODY there who isn't there willingly,
> isn't 100% ready and willing to take Saddam to task or die trying. You
> have no idea how insulting and stupid you sound attempting to speak for
> the American soldier. >>
>
>:: Watches Mike's chest puff up uncontrollably large as he vociforously
>argues against a statement that wasn't even made ::
>
>It's amazing how much this list has degraded with regards to discussions
>about Iraq.
Degraded may not be the best word, probably more like "hijacked" by those
who are taking list time and space to argue their political leanings.
>====================================================
>My question for my fellow Extropians is this:
>
>Is war for any reason something an Extropian should be espousing????
>====================================================
Yes there is. Extropians need to discuss social situations and culture in
order to understand society. However, I have only seen a few significant
posts on war and the rest is beating a dead horse pleonastically.
Natasha
Natasha Vita-More
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