OT - Another Iraq article

JonInMiddleGA · 02-19-2003, 09:23 PM

I'd be shocked if the reaction this article gets isn't downright predictable. A strong majority of people will (at least mentally) nod in agreement with those who agree with their own position and mock (at least mentally) those who disagree with their own position.

But I thought it was an interesting read regardless.

Slate magazine's "27 views on war"

Tarkus · 02-19-2003, 09:32 PM

Actually I have no reaction. It's boring and I couldn't even get pass the first few before I started to fall asleep

Honestly, I could care less what these people think, whether I agree with their view or not.

Tarkus

AgPete · 02-19-2003, 09:45 PM

I think the Marine brings up some good points:

William Broyles is former editor of Texas Monthly and Newsweek, a screenwriter (Apollo 13, Cast Away), and a Marine combat veteran of Vietnam.

Will war on Iraq make us safer? Can it be waged with minimum casualties to American troops and Iraqi civilians? Can we be sure it will not have unintended consequences that are not in our best interests? Is it consistent with our highest moral ideals as a nation? I cannot answer yes to any of these questions. So I am opposed to an immediate attack on Iraq. As a combat veteran, I know war is never as simple as confident civilian planners in Washington think it is. And as a parent of five children, I believe strongly in staying focused on the undramatic, serious work of rooting out terrorism and its causes and, especially, on preparing our localities to respond to emergencies. A fraction of the money being spent on this war could do so much to strengthen our borders, protect our factories, refineries, ports and communities, and help make us energy-independent. Those are the policies that in my opinion are the best protection for America, that and staying true to our best ideals.

I've wondered myself if the American soldier casualties we incur from the invasion and terrorism caused by extremists reacting to what they perceive as American imperialism will be more than the casualties we may suffer from allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power. He brings up a good point though about if we spent the same amount of money we're using to invade Iraq on smart counter-terrorism efforts, we could be better off. I don't know about this war. I used to be fully behind it but my support is wavering. I don't want to hear continual criticism from the military against civilian leaders. How bizarre is that? Usually it's the civilian politicians that keep warhawk military leaders in check. I'm afraid we may be heading into a disaster.

Craptacular · 02-19-2003, 10:08 PM

Hey, they asked TMQ, and he didn't even include a picture of a hot cheerleader?!?!?

02-19-2003, 09:45 PM	#3
AgPete College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001	I think the Marine brings up some good points: William Broyles is former editor of Texas Monthly and Newsweek, a screenwriter (Apollo 13, Cast Away), and a Marine combat veteran of Vietnam. Will war on Iraq make us safer? Can it be waged with minimum casualties to American troops and Iraqi civilians? Can we be sure it will not have unintended consequences that are not in our best interests? Is it consistent with our highest moral ideals as a nation? I cannot answer yes to any of these questions. So I am opposed to an immediate attack on Iraq. As a combat veteran, I know war is never as simple as confident civilian planners in Washington think it is. And as a parent of five children, I believe strongly in staying focused on the undramatic, serious work of rooting out terrorism and its causes and, especially, on preparing our localities to respond to emergencies. A fraction of the money being spent on this war could do so much to strengthen our borders, protect our factories, refineries, ports and communities, and help make us energy-independent. Those are the policies that in my opinion are the best protection for America, that and staying true to our best ideals. I've wondered myself if the American soldier casualties we incur from the invasion and terrorism caused by extremists reacting to what they perceive as American imperialism will be more than the casualties we may suffer from allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power. He brings up a good point though about if we spent the same amount of money we're using to invade Iraq on smart counter-terrorism efforts, we could be better off. I don't know about this war. I used to be fully behind it but my support is wavering. I don't want to hear continual criticism from the military against civilian leaders. How bizarre is that? Usually it's the civilian politicians that keep warhawk military leaders in check. I'm afraid we may be heading into a disaster. __________________ Click here for the FOF2004 World Football League Dynasty (WFL) - Football Goes Global! OOTP5 Psychology Experiment (Incomplete but fun read for MLB fans.) The FOFC All-Time NFL Team - Voted on by FOFC members.

02-19-2003, 09:32 PM	#2
Tarkus High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001	Actually I have no reaction. It's boring and I couldn't even get pass the first few before I started to fall asleep Honestly, I could care less what these people think, whether I agree with their view or not. Tarkus

02-19-2003, 10:08 PM	#4
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Hey, they asked TMQ, and he didn't even include a picture of a hot cheerleader?!?!?

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