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steve2470

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2. This is what it boils down to me: are you willing to send your child or grandchild (or someone.....

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 07:01 AM

Aug 2013

else's) to die in a foriegn land, for a cause ?

World War II, ok, there is almost 100% agreement that was a just cause.

Syria ? Give me a break. It's a horrible vicious civil war. Do I want MY son to die in Syria for people I do not support ? Nope.

When you answer my rhetorical question, the decision becomes very easy. If you have a heart and a conscience.

eta: My mind is made up. Not debating this. Don't waste your time on me.

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there will always be tools- stupid well meaning people who support war [View all] cali Aug 2013 OP

well meaning people who support war <- oxymoron. n/t PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #1

This is what it boils down to me: are you willing to send your child or grandchild (or someone..... steve2470 Aug 2013 #2

that's not all that it's about for me cali Aug 2013 #3

yes I totally agree, you made other good points as well nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #4