Post back all the pictures you can find in regard to the torture
scandals
http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/POWABUSE/index.htmlhttp://www.whatreallyhappened.com/torture_pow.htmlOK OK, maybe that's a bit rough
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You know, it's horrible if that had happened, but think about it. We are FORCED to look at everything on a large scale by the Bush administration.....and then they come up with THAT small stuff, which most likely isn't even TRUE.
My personal experience with Moslums is very good, not all good, but generally good. I come from a country where there's already a more mixed culture and acceptence of these different believes.
Actually a republican doesn't respond to me anymore, and that was only for criticizing the Bush-administration - weird, very weird people, they could not accept my statements (all backed up with resources....that was even scarier).
It's about shifting attention, it's a way for them justifying what has been done *since they voted for .*, I don't think there is a remedy for these things, or a good reply that would hit base. It's good practice to read the bible *preferably* Matthew, there are many things in there that are applicable on todays events. They know the bible *and I must admit I'm just a beginner as well*, but interestingly or not, the Bible is interpretted in many different ways by people (at least as far as I have encountered)
Give them some space to breath, don't go in full attack (I know it's so damn tempting), but allow them to change and don't tie them down in their own stupid position), most people are reasonable, it takes lots of time and attention.
I guess the way I would reply is this:
I found it horrible to read about this, but I'm having a problem trying to understand what the relation with this incident has with anything though? This is one isolated incident without any references (so I cannot see whether or not this is true of false), could you send me a link where this story is backed up by?
Also I'm sure that this one horrific event of that young boy doesn't represents all Moslum people. So we should be careful with this. Just like we don't want to be drawn up like torturers eventhough some American people have done so in the Prisons in Iraq
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While I'm typing you an email anyway, why not share some links and resources with you. I've found some interesting information in regard to todays events, finally the truth!!!, you should really read this and tell me what you think about it:
Post some good backed up stuff (I dunno, take some links from DU or www.whatreallyhappened.com)
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Take Care,
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Good luck