there will always be tools- stupid well meaning people who support war

[cali]

because they are ignorant and incapable of critical thinking and historical assessments. Or they support a President because they think he's a "good man" and must know best. They exist on both sides of the political equation thought there are more republicans than dems.

The business of the U.S. is rooted in militarism, now more then ever before. Over the last few years our arms exports have more than doubled. Our incursions continue apace: Yemen, Libya. We're still fighting a war in Afghanistan. We're a nation with troops and bases in dozens of countries and every hemisphere. We've been intervening in the Middle East for 60 years. It's been a disaster for hundreds of millions of people, but it's been very good for a few. We support tyrants such as the ruling Saud family. We supported Hussein when he was committing war crimes-including genocide.

The business of militarism is good for business. And that's what counts.

[PowerToThePeople]

1. well meaning people who support war <- oxymoron. n/t

[steve2470]

2. This is what it boils down to me: are you willing to send your child or grandchild (or someone.....

else's) to die in a foriegn land, for a cause ?

World War II, ok, there is almost 100% agreement that was a just cause.

Syria ? Give me a break. It's a horrible vicious civil war. Do I want MY son to die in Syria for people I do not support ? Nope.

When you answer my rhetorical question, the decision becomes very easy. If you have a heart and a conscience.

eta: My mind is made up. Not debating this. Don't waste your time on me.

[cali]

3. that's not all that it's about for me

it's also about the harm that's done to others. In Syria, we could well make things much worse than they already are.

[steve2470]

4. yes I totally agree, you made other good points as well nt