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Originally Posted by kootenay
I do believe the strategy or lack of it in the middle east was very unfair to the troops. Servicemen dont ask why they just salute and do the job. We owe it to them to make sure that the cause to which they dedicate their lives is just, fair and necessary. And that their use is one of last resort. When the US left the Afghan task uncompleted to attack Iraq they committed a huge strategic mistake. Much like the Germans did in WW2 and committed to a two front war. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb. I object not just to the fact that the war was unnecessary but also stupid. Of the two Stupidity is a greater sin.
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agreed.........
we will never rid the world of strife, political and religous turmoil, but it can be minimized. question is, where do you draw the line, and to what extent of involvement should our intervention be?........