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I appreciate the thoughful comments in this thread. I see good points on all sides. I personally think that if Iraq poses a threat, we need to deal with it. But my opinion is no more valid than any other is. See, I'm no expert, but this I know for sure:
There have been more wars, death, destruction, and misery caused in the name of RELIGION than ANY other reason in the history of mankind.
All this talk about Jihad this and Jihad that. I haven't believed in a god for over 10 years, so my point of view is that all of this is rather silly.
If the Muslims want a war, then I suppose my country will give them one. It doesn't matter who starts it. War is fought mutually. Millions and perhaps billions will die, but that hasn't stopped humanity before. We dispose of life as if it were the daily trash.
Sorry if I sound a little depressed. It's more of a sad resignation as to the inevitable. I don't think humanity will survive this century. We treat our planet like a garbage dump and each other even worse. In the end, there will be no one left to blame or place blame. It will just be ... over. Well, maybe that's is for the best. When the nukes hit, I just hope I go quick.
I've always wondered if there is life on other planets and if they fear us. Well, obviously not. They're probably sitting there laughing and say "Shit, what a fucked-up planet that is. They even kill there own kind. And for what? God? Oil? Petty vengence? How stupid is that!"
I don't know any board member personally, but I would say this to you all: Live and love each day to the fullest, because tomorrow is NOT a guarantee!
Peace out
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