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Silver Cheetah · 11-10-2001, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Neb:
Wow, that was a LONG post, and one that really highlights all points of the conflict, I really don't have an answer to it right now, I will have to think about one, and when I do think of one I doubt it will be as long and wise as your post, though I will strive to come as close as I can.

"An eye for an eye makes everyone blind."

I see what you're saying and I can understand it, the US shouldn't kill 5000 civilians to avenge the WTC attack, the ideal thing to do would be to kill 1 terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, the root of the problem, he's their "charismatic" leader, Al-Qaida might be many little independent cells of terrorists, but they're sure going to find it harder to cooperate and recruit new people with their leader gone, the problem with this entire conflict is that there is no solution which isn't a small victory for Bin Laden, if he gets shot he becomes a martyr for those who wish to see America fall, if he dosen't get shot he continues his terrorism, if he gets captured he becomes a martyr, what can be done? Nothing, except for one thing, fighting with peaceful means, America aiding muslim countries would for example show those muslims who support Bin Laden that America does not wish to see the death of all muslims, dropping ONLY food and not bombs on Afghanistan is one of the things that could be done, ack, this didn't really turn out as a good post, did it? Sorry, it's midnight here in Denmark so it's hard for me to write anything logical and sensible, I'll try to write something better tomorrow.

Hey Nebling, thanks for your nice reply - just one small point - rather than *dropping* anything, I would suggest conventional aid in convoys. Evidence and past experience all suggest that air dropping food is the worst way possible to get it to people, apart from not getting it to them at all. We may be forced into mass dropping, as the weather is worstening fast now in Afghanistan, and the aid convoys have been extremely hampered both by the bombing and the Taliban. Hundreds of thousands of people are hungry, many are starving and it is certain that many are going to die. Parts of Afghanistan are already cut off by road, in the highest regions. Air dropping is now the only solution for them, flawed though it is.

When you finally get to your bed, sweet dreams from Cheetah!! xxx's

11-10-2001, 06:33 PM	#9
Silver Cheetah Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 1,781	quote: Originally posted by Neb: Wow, that was a LONG post, and one that really highlights all points of the conflict, I really don't have an answer to it right now, I will have to think about one, and when I do think of one I doubt it will be as long and wise as your post, though I will strive to come as close as I can. "An eye for an eye makes everyone blind." I see what you're saying and I can understand it, the US shouldn't kill 5000 civilians to avenge the WTC attack, the ideal thing to do would be to kill 1 terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, the root of the problem, he's their "charismatic" leader, Al-Qaida might be many little independent cells of terrorists, but they're sure going to find it harder to cooperate and recruit new people with their leader gone, the problem with this entire conflict is that there is no solution which isn't a small victory for Bin Laden, if he gets shot he becomes a martyr for those who wish to see America fall, if he dosen't get shot he continues his terrorism, if he gets captured he becomes a martyr, what can be done? Nothing, except for one thing, fighting with peaceful means, America aiding muslim countries would for example show those muslims who support Bin Laden that America does not wish to see the death of all muslims, dropping ONLY food and not bombs on Afghanistan is one of the things that could be done, ack, this didn't really turn out as a good post, did it? Sorry, it's midnight here in Denmark so it's hard for me to write anything logical and sensible, I'll try to write something better tomorrow. Hey Nebling, thanks for your nice reply - just one small point - rather than dropping anything, I would suggest conventional aid in convoys. Evidence and past experience all suggest that air dropping food is the worst way possible to get it to people, apart from not getting it to them at all. We may be forced into mass dropping, as the weather is worstening fast now in Afghanistan, and the aid convoys have been extremely hampered both by the bombing and the Taliban. Hundreds of thousands of people are hungry, many are starving and it is certain that many are going to die. Parts of Afghanistan are already cut off by road, in the highest regions. Air dropping is now the only solution for them, flawed though it is. When you finally get to your bed, sweet dreams from Cheetah!! xxx's __________________