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And just because I always end up arguing against the occupation of Iraq and would like to provide some balance, I should probably say that I actually agree with your sentiment Wellard about the ransom money.
I think its morally dubious, rewarding criminality and definitely not an example to follow.
Not every country has the same attitude as the US and UK though - to allow one of your countrymen to die through inaction requires a certain mindset within the electorate, one that apparently doesn't exist in Italy.
In my personal opinion though, there are far greater crimes being committed in Iraq at the moment so 'righteous anger' directed at the Italian government rings a bit false in my ears, hence my original comments on this.
Hmm...looking back that all seems a bit of a rant, but please don't take it personally Wellard. In the same way that you get angry over some of the issues, I seem to get progressively more angry as well whilst writing! At least it makes for lively debate [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ 03-07-2005, 08:48 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]
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