Posted by Jost on October 13, 2006, at 22:46:16
In reply to Re: doctor jailed for refusing order to go to Iraq, posted by alexandra_k on October 13, 2006, at 21:43:29
I'm torn about an MD not going.
As an MD, he would by no means just be saving people so they can kill others.I mean I'm not at all clear that the US (and other) troops in Iraq are doing the killing, as opposed to the protecting at this point. In general-- I mean there are horrendous exceptions, as in all wars-- but in general. Unless I"m mistaken.
And also, the big difference between Iraq and other US wars has been the low mortality-- the profound injuries have been the tragic characteristic-- more seriously injured soldiers survive, perhaps with very disabling wounds, but still alive.
I don't know.
Jost
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