02-21-2003, 11:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-21-2003, 11:12 PM by Chaerophon.)
Anyhow, I'm quite certain that this isn't going to get us anywhere. I feel a certain way about things, as do you. Perhaps some day I'll feel the same way that you do - only time will tell. I hear and understand your arguments, and although I understand their "realism", I have a hard time accepting that what I deem an atrocity is justifiable political maneuvering. In my heart, I hope that I couldn't relativize such a series of acts to myself as "justice". You never know until you're in such a situation I suppose - but I like to think that my principles are a little bit more strongly founded than that.
As I said, I agree with your point on Hiroshima; however, I view the act itself as morally worse than is an attack on a military installation. Perhaps it is the taint of "modern" "bloodless (HA)" warfare that leads me to such conclusions. Anyways, I always enjoy and appreciate your comments Occhi, and whether or not you feel the same way about me, know that your civilized candor is appreciated.
Edit: not trying to "steal the last word" or anything like that, just figure that bandwidth could be better used. :)
As I said, I agree with your point on Hiroshima; however, I view the act itself as morally worse than is an attack on a military installation. Perhaps it is the taint of "modern" "bloodless (HA)" warfare that leads me to such conclusions. Anyways, I always enjoy and appreciate your comments Occhi, and whether or not you feel the same way about me, know that your civilized candor is appreciated.
Edit: not trying to "steal the last word" or anything like that, just figure that bandwidth could be better used. :)
But whate'er I be,
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II