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Re: George Bush has legitimised terrorism
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Wed, 21 Apr 2004 20:13:13 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal wrote:
   In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd wrote:



  
   Mine is that the people involved (Iraq) may well not want that. You really can’t drag them to that kicking and screaming if they don’t want it. If 75% want religious fanatics, that’s what they are going to get.

You are advocating the tyranny of the majority. Would you advocate that here in this country? Regardless, the majority of Iraqis want the US to assist them to set up a free Iraq. The terrorists are a vast (criminal) minority and should be hunted down and exterminated.


No, I am not advocating a tyrany of the majority, I’m saying that is the practical outcome. It recognizing what the difference between what you might want, and what you get.

-->Bruce<--



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