Posted by Alara on April 8, 2003, at 5:21:21
In reply to Re: Counterpoint, posted by Phil on April 6, 2003, at 10:14:11
At the time I wrote my post, I was seriously disillusioned about human nature in general. The post was never intended as an attack on Americans - but after rereading it I can understand why it was perceived in this way.
Just a couple of points for clarification:
1. I didn't mean that the allied forces themselves were `terrorists'. Instead I was implying that allies' governments were driving them to (unknowingly) commit terrorist acts. War is always justified from your own side of the fence.2. I was commenting more upon human nature in general than upon Americans. Greed increases when human beings rise to power -regardless of their culture or nationality - and George Bush and his administration are no exception to this rule. In my opinion, this is just one of the darker sides of the human condition. This tendency towards greed and power can affect all of us and does not define ALL of who we are..I was just venting about one part the human shadow when I posted.
3. I applaud the rescue of Private Jessica. But I do not believe that this nullifies the countless casualties of this war. Nor do I believe that one American life is more important than those hundreds/thousands of Iraqi lives that have been lost. I cannot help but wonder about the timing of the `Jessica' story featured by the American, British and Australian media. (Far better to concentrate on a `feel good' story about one of our comrades than to focus on the mass slaughter that is taking place in the Middle East.) I am sorry if this sounds harsh, but this is my opinion.
At the end of the day, I consider Americans to be my good friends and certainly do not blame the average American person for the atrocities of this war.
I am truly sorry if I offended anybody.
Alara
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