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Date Posted: 12:08:31 09/18/02 Wed
Author: Anonymous
Subject: Re: Iraq?
In reply to: * 's message, "Re: Iraq?" on 11:31:22 09/17/02 Tue


Dear *,

After reading the above discussion concerning the ethics of a pre-emptive strike on Iraq by a nation with dubious motives, I felt the need to respond reasonably rather than to dismiss you as a 'retard'. I dont see why we have to act like silly teenagers by peppering our responses with profanity because we can respect each others' intellectual capacity.

I think it is perfectly feasible for me to question some of your views while still respecting your views as one interpretation of events.

Firstly, you questioned the motives of the USA in recommeding a pre-emptive strike on Iraq. This is not cynical in my opinion but a crucial issue that must be examined. Fundamentally, the USA takes a pragmatic approach to international relations, which is why it supported Diem's dictatorship in Vietnam and Rhee's in Korea. In this way it's moral rhetoric, coloured by religious idealism, seems empty and untrustworthy. Therefore I un˙

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