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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > > ==+==
> > > I reject that even if the sanctions actually *caused* the death of even 1
> > > child that it's the fault of the imposers of the sanctions for the deaths.
> > > The *fault* lies with the lawless dictator Hussein, not the US.
> > > ==+==
> > >
> > > Do you still stand by that?
> >
> > Yes.
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> Do you disagree with this comment:
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> "Just because Saddam Hussein doesn’t care about the children doesn’t mean
> that it is acceptable for us to punish the innocent and helpless when he
> hides behind them. We should confront dictators face-to-face rather than
> adopting policies that are harmful to children and the people of Iraq."
No, I do not disagree with this comment. There is no inconsistency with what
I am saying, either. The sanctions are ineffective, but are not a
"punishment" any more than a fence is a punishment to a cow.
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| (...) Even when it is put in context (which you deleted): ==+== It was made by a Libertarian Congressional Candidate 2000. He was apparently against the "violence and economic sanctions perpetrated by our government’s policies towards Iraq". ==+== (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Do you disagree with this comment: "Just because Saddam Hussein doesn’t care about the children doesn’t mean that it is acceptable for us to punish the innocent and helpless when he hides behind them. We should confront dictators face-to-face (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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