Author: Joachim Rang
Date: 11:26:01 11/25/03
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On November 25, 2003 at 14:14:31, Pete Rihaczek wrote: >On November 25, 2003 at 08:25:13, Joachim Rang wrote: > >>it is well known that pictures of dead american soldiers have a _huge_ impact on >>most americans. I believe this is due to the fact, that most americans are not >>ready to critical evaluate the role which played the US-Army in history (no >>offense intended it's just a guess, maybe you can tell me the true cause). In my >>opinion this role is very mixed and there are bright but also dark sides in the >>history of the actions of the US-Army. > >No, that is NOT the reason it is offensive. The overall geopolitical history is >one thing, but making light of or rejoicing in anyone's death is tasteless, >classless, and utterly reprehensible. It is even more disgusting when done by >allies. Anyone who thinks it is a legitimate form of protest is simply a >low-class moron. I would not make fun of dead Iraqis either, not even Saddam >loyalists, and it would be unthinkable to make light of the deaths of German >soldiers, French, etc., regardless of my political views. yes you are right. I only wanted to point out... no I will stop defending a stupid action. regards Joachim
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