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You missed the point of the analogy.  Here; let me try to break it down for you. It doesn't matter if someone is warned of punishment.  If the punishment goes overboard, then being warned isn't sufficient justification.  

Peaceful protest here yesterday: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/134658448_protest21m.html Thousands hit Seattle streets in peaceful march By Seattle Times staff   A young, boisterous crowd of war protesters filled Seattle streets in a cross-city march...

No, he isn't.  He doesn't have nuclear weapons, he doesn't have a delivery system. As for chem and biological weapons, there's no evidence that he is exporting them.  And CIA director George Tenet testified before Congress that Saddam was unlikely to use such weapons, UNLESS he was...

Know?  For starters, Stormy, I have a BA in Arabic language.  And a 2nd BA in Mideast affairs.  I was also an Arabic translator for the US Navy.  So I KNOW quite a bit about the history, culture and politics of the region, and this event in particular. So now - what...

The majority of the demonstrations in the US have been peaceful.  Vast majority of them. In some countries, such as Egypt, there has been violence between protesters and police.  Not between protesters and civilians.  But to get back to your dubious question - it is not a...

First, I'm amazed that you're a mod. Secondly, if you're the one claiming it's a baby, then you should be able to tell us when the transformation occurs.  Unless of course you believe that a cell fertilized 6 minutes ago is a baby?

That's because it's a fetus, not a baby.  No contradictions after all.

Correction of history here:  you must not remember UN peacekeeping actions in Kosovo, Lebanon, or any of a dozen other places.  Canadian and Scandinavian forces have especially played roles in such conflicts. The UN *does* do something - but you can't blame it, for not...

That's OK.  I have facts over here on my side, so I'm not lonely or feeling outnumbered.

I have a question:  when did it become our job to get rid of evil dictators around the world? And where do we stop?  Currently, there are several dozen countries around the world that are headed by dictators, military generals, unelected officials - all of whom abuse their...

Huh?  Investigating the motivations and backroom deals of this administration is very relevant to this war.  We wouldn't even be there, if it weren't for some key events and the undue influence of certain Washington players and think-tanks.  The fact that you are apparently...

By your definition, we should NEVER question what any of our elected officials say, since someone can always ask, "Do you know more than THEY do?"  And I'll bet that you didn't hesitate to criticize Clinton or his Sec of State when you disagreed with them, did you?  Even...

Oh, really?  Then perhaps you can show me where I used or implied racism. Since you seem to agree, I mean? Since several of the countries I listed are populated with primarily causasian (white) people - see Iceland, Albania, Slovakia, for example - how exactly was my comment...

Are you serious about misunderstanding this?  Or is this just a way to get in an insult, underneath the moderators' radar? Your view is too simplistic - you're a victim of Bush's "you're either with us or against us" rhetoric.  Just because someone doesn't support this war, that...

The media has fallen down flat on the coverage.  I'm talking about the total abdication of responsibilty by the media, for reporting on the various atrocities and double-standards here. Where is the investigative journalism? Where is the expose of the Bush administration? The comparison to...

Why should that matter?  If someone is warned that they'll get shot for shoplifting chewing gum, it still doesn't matter.  The punishment is too severe, regardless of whether a "warning" has been issued or not. Sheesh. 

And people wonder why there are suicide bombers - perhaps if the Israelis didn't treat the Palestinians as herded animals. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2866357.stm Palestinians 'not given gas masks' Gas masks have been distributed to Israelis free of charge The Israeli...

Read for comprehension. The article indicated that ONCE THE WAR STARTED, the US govt would control all news ABOUT THE WAR ON THE GROUND.  The French situation was before the war, and there are conduits of information (such as the French govt themselves). Huh? Why wouldn't the US...

It certainly is news - at least to the people around here, anyhow.  There are at least two threads started that are parroting the administration position of a "broad coalition of the willing".  :rolleyes: So apparently the "extremely ill informed" you reference are the folks who...

I don't know.  I can't figure it out either. Better ask the person (stillsmallvoice) who said that my comments were "borderline racist".  :rolleyes: