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Re: Thinking Out Loud...
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Tue, 18 Sep 2001 21:25:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
> Snipping a lot of good stuff, to focus on one issue. I particularly liked the "War on
> Drugs" -- "War on Terror" analogy.
> Some have suggested that now is not the time to talk of peace or
> alternatives to war. But if now is not the time, when is the time? It is
> easy to talk of peace in a time of peace because it requires no effort. I
> ask those inclined to war to consider their better natures and to look for a
> more generous alternative. I ask this generosity not so much for the sake
> of our possible enemies, as for ourselves. Perhaps you have heard it said
> that "Vengeance cuts both ways."
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> Warmongering in a time of war feels like patriotism. But believe me, true
> patriots also talk of peace and love their country no less for it.
I try to be a pacifist: as Richard says, it's a position that's only really
challenging when war looms. The more I think about it the more I am
convinced that any military offensive in the Middle East will be a grave
mistake, morally as well as logistically and politically. Homicidal maniacs
need to be subdued and murderers need to be prosecuted, preferably in an
international forum. But should civilians die because their country shelters
a war-mongering born-again former playboy? The assault on the people of the
United States was wrong: an attack on the people of Afghanistan would also
be wrong.
Be angry about last Tuesday's murders, and have the courage not to seek
revenge. People might also consider signing the petition at
http://www.9-11peace.org/petition/ .
Shalom
DaveL
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| (...) I have to jump in... What do you think pacifism at a time like now is going to get us? All it will get us is more innocent Americans (among others) killed. Do you think these people are just going to stop now? Do you think if we say "Please (...) (23 years ago, 18-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Before people foam about this petition, they ought to go actually read it. It asks for very reasonable things... that we seek to obtain proof of who did it, that we do our utmost not to target civilians, that we not seek revenge on nations (...) (23 years ago, 18-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| Hey Y'all: In the wake of the enormous human tragedy of last Tuesday there is little that can be said to assuage the justified anger, sadness, bewilderment, and deep conflict that many of us are feeling. I think it's important to give into these (...) (23 years ago, 18-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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