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Subject:	Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time. - NO ITS NOT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO!!
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:33:57 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Frank Filz writes: > Eric Sophie wrote: > > > > SO WHAT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO - > > Hmm, the war isn't a waste of time, so we should just go on about our > business and not talk about it and build some LEGO instead? > > Personally, while I think some of the opinions are wrong here, I think > it's good to talk about what's going on. Only by talking about it, and > applying critical thinking to some of the horrible events that are > taking place can we keep from sliding into hell. > > Frank Frank, do you really think the people who are expressing stupid opinions such as : "USA is supported by God" or "SH is the Devil and we HAD to get rid of him, there was NO other solution!!!" will listen to any good argument? They are blind to any constructive discussion. Many people here are sure that Bush did it unhappily and that he is truly sorry for Iraqis who died to protect their country. Many people really think seriopusly that France is EVIL. Many believe that God has sent a message to Bush too. Sure, talking about issues is a good thing, but unfortunately, less than 5% of the population is smart enough to listen to good arguments, think about them and make their own minds. What I'm trying to say is that unfortunately, there is a wide range of opinions out there, but most are pre-fabricated material from either political parties, TV personnalities or pressure groups. It's the same for all "Against war" protestors here, although I personnally believe they are right, even if their opinion is not solidly established on facts, but rather on general beliefs. Do not overestimate the power of thinking of the common person. Most people are like sheeps, following the herd... Ask anyone on the street to tell you why they are against or for a war. Their answers will surprise you for their stupidity! As for Eric's message, I don't know what to think of it. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and think it's a joke, but i'd be very disppointed to learn he was serious about this. Terry www.rotule.qc.ca

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		Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time. - NO ITS NOT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO!!
Terry is 100% right. One thing though: the details of the anti-war side are hard to discuss because every point is at least a sub-argument. Nothing is a given because some things remain speculative because the only available knowledge is outside (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time. - NO ITS NOT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO!!
(...) I'll grant that the average person on the street isn't applying critical thinking, and probably even many of us "smart" folks take the easy way out frequently, but someone has to keep their mind open. Personally, I don't think it actually (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time. - NO ITS NOT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO!!
(...) I don't see any of those people here. However I DO see people here who think the US can do no right. (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time. - NO ITS NOT - GO BUILD SOME LEGO!!
(...) Hmm, the war isn't a waste of time, so we should just go on about our business and not talk about it and build some LEGO instead? Personally, while I think some of the opinions are wrong here, I think it's good to talk about what's going on. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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