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To: A Simple Soldier
Dear Sir:

This is sounding worse by the minute. Why were the soldiers charged? Was it because the Kilntoon Kommando Korps types at JAG knew they didn't have the wealth or contacts to defend themselves?

Have either you or the JAGies considered the long history of the Middle East wherein power is understood, as is vengence. Much of what we consider civilized behavior is viewed as weakness by our Middle Eastern enemy.

We seem to be facing something of a conundrum. Act like a gentleman and be seen as a weakling or act in an uncivilized manner and be respected (or at least feared).

To arrive at an answer, we must decide which is more important - victory or futile attempts to play gentleman amongst crazed fanatics?
114 posted on 11/07/2003 7:32:13 AM PST by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon liberty, it is essential to examine principles - -)
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To: GladesGuru; ZULU
Thanks for supporting!



Stop by to learn more about and support Lt. Col. Allen B. West I spoke to him last night and his lawyer will be sending more information that will soon be posted.

132 posted on 11/07/2003 9:00:42 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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