03-18-2003, 03:16 AM
Well this is my first Post after mutely lurking the forums for ages...and yes it is sort of a hotbutton toppic...but i think it still complies with the forum rules as it is not meant to change anyones opinion...well, read ... and judge afterwards!
This is about the upcoming war in Iraq...
I've been stationed in the Region for the last 6 Month and just returned last week and I can tell you I am glad to be back. Enough Backround on to my "real" Post:
After watching Mr. Bush's speech two times now it is clear that war will start within a few days. So there is no point to discuss the pro or con about the whole matter over and over.
But because of the last 6 Month I feel a need to spread some words out to anyone I can reach...and this includes you Lurkers.
From now on it's not a matter of argueing about war but to pray for those involved. Many of the people I met during my stay in Kuwait will participate in the upcoming Battles and some of them may not return. With all due respect for weapon accuracy, civilians will get killed in this conflict. Last but not least many Iraqi soldiers will get killed not while fighting for what they believe in but while beeing forced to fight.
To show respect for those victims and to honor them I ask you not to fall for either sides propaganda. There is no "clean" war but this war is not against Iraqui people, "collateral damage" will happen but this war is not against the muslim religion, war will always be horror, fear, pain, anger and loss but if fortune smiles upon us the outcome of this war may bring stability to a region that has been at war almost non-stop since the days of the crusaders.
What it all comes down to is that this war, just like any other war in history, is caused by few claiming power over others and basicly it is not about oil, it's not about freedom, it's not about anything realy but those few fighting over who is more powerfull. Damn shame the world has still to learn to let those conflicts be handeled by those who cause them personaly. (In my opinion it would serve both Bush and Hussein damn right if they had to step in a ring and beat eachother up for at least a 20 rounds fight)
Well, thats about it. I apologize in advance if anyone should feel offended by this thread, but I realy had to write it to have at least a small vent for my emotions.
Get your heads down and stay down...I fear this will not be over quickly :ph34r:
Dave
This is about the upcoming war in Iraq...
I've been stationed in the Region for the last 6 Month and just returned last week and I can tell you I am glad to be back. Enough Backround on to my "real" Post:
After watching Mr. Bush's speech two times now it is clear that war will start within a few days. So there is no point to discuss the pro or con about the whole matter over and over.
But because of the last 6 Month I feel a need to spread some words out to anyone I can reach...and this includes you Lurkers.
From now on it's not a matter of argueing about war but to pray for those involved. Many of the people I met during my stay in Kuwait will participate in the upcoming Battles and some of them may not return. With all due respect for weapon accuracy, civilians will get killed in this conflict. Last but not least many Iraqi soldiers will get killed not while fighting for what they believe in but while beeing forced to fight.
To show respect for those victims and to honor them I ask you not to fall for either sides propaganda. There is no "clean" war but this war is not against Iraqui people, "collateral damage" will happen but this war is not against the muslim religion, war will always be horror, fear, pain, anger and loss but if fortune smiles upon us the outcome of this war may bring stability to a region that has been at war almost non-stop since the days of the crusaders.
What it all comes down to is that this war, just like any other war in history, is caused by few claiming power over others and basicly it is not about oil, it's not about freedom, it's not about anything realy but those few fighting over who is more powerfull. Damn shame the world has still to learn to let those conflicts be handeled by those who cause them personaly. (In my opinion it would serve both Bush and Hussein damn right if they had to step in a ring and beat eachother up for at least a 20 rounds fight)
Well, thats about it. I apologize in advance if anyone should feel offended by this thread, but I realy had to write it to have at least a small vent for my emotions.
Get your heads down and stay down...I fear this will not be over quickly :ph34r:
Dave
I am not trying to post like a Wanker but my english has a pretty strong krautish influence.
Feel free to flame the content but give me some slack on spelling an grammar, thanks
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Feel free to flame the content but give me some slack on spelling an grammar, thanks
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