I don't want to get involved in this argument can you guys please take
it off list.
William Robb wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "D. Glenn Arthur Jr."
Subject: OT OT OT -- Re: Definitions WAS Re: London Bombing update
A soldier attacks the enemy and the enemy's resources in an attempt
to destroy said enemy or force him to withdraw. Violence is directed
at accomplishing a goal.
We like to dress our people up in uniforms, give them virtually
unstoppable killing force and nearly impenetrable defensive force, and
say here is your enemy, attack this if you dare.
Softer targets make for more effective targets.
Bombing a city to remove its production from the enemy's supply
chain and to cripple the enemy's economy is ... well, morally
questionable at best, and definitely _ugly_, but at least
recognized as a part of war.
Ask the citizens of Baghdad, the ones who weren't collateral damage
anyway, and ask them if they think a shock and awe strategy is
legitimate or terrorism.
William Robb
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When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
