Reply #67: I believe there is a difference between sympathizing and "condoning" [View All]

[Selwynn]

I sympathize with the plight of the Iraqis. I do not fault them for fighting to defend themselves. I understand that they may feel desperate or powerless and take desperate measures. I am definitely sympathetic to their tragedy.

But that's not the same as condoning crimes against humanity, of which terrorism and torture are two. As absurd as this sounds at some level, there are rules to war. There are some things that you aren't justifiable no matter what the excuse. I don't condone torture and terrorism - neither when it is done in the name of governments like ours nor when it is done in the name of "freedom fighting" or any other cause.

I believe there are right and wrong ways to resist.
Sel