Religious Fanatics and War

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Comparing our troops to those at Nuremburg is disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself. How do you know these are kids that couldn't find real jobs in the booming economy? That is almost as dumb as your Nuremburg statement. The military is an excellent way for people to gain skills and to get money for college. This isn't a low-tech military, many of these guys/girls are graduates of some of the finest universities in the country.

I personally think we should just get the hell out too, but the members of the military answer to the President. That is the way it works. You have no idea if they bought into any propoganda. If they did or didn't they still have to take orders. You can't have a military where people just do whatever they want to do. Most think the war is a joke, but you aren't going to hear that, you are only going to get the story the President and Fox News want to get out there. Do you really think they rather be in 110 degree heat than at home with their families?

Bold Ruler,
First of all, if you "graduate from one of the best universities", does it mean that you have a piece of parchment or a brain that is capable of thinking on its own?
Secondly, noone put a gun to their head to sign on the dotted line. They put themselves into that situation willingly. They either bought the propaganda or the "promises" of the recruiter. Either way, they're sweating their buns off in the 110 degree heat for making that decision. I didn't make it for them.
Third, I should be "ashamed"? Why? Because I speak the truth?
If you say I'm "dumb" for calling out the carnage that has been caused...
I don't think there's much more to talk about.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the United States put German leaders on
trial for going along with the decisions of their nazi leaders? Is Saddam Hussain on trial for exactly the same now?
I can't wait until Geo W shows up in the Hague to answer for his actions.

Shame on me??? I don't think so. I didn't make this tragedy...and it's not for me to answer for it.