Tuesday, December 14, 2004
How to End the Iraq War
This interesting article by Tom Hayden suggests some things we can do to end the killing spree in Iraq.
I find it ironic that a large percentage of Bush supporters are regular churchgoers; yet they don't seem to grasp the concept of the Commandment, "Thou shalt not kill."
Supposedly, our troops are still over there to enhance security during the transition to a "democratic" government (i.e., American puppet regime). And a political and military presence would strategically enhance America's global domination. But do the ends justify the means? A stronger America is a worthy aspiration; but not at the cost of more than 100,000 lives, mostly women and children (see Lancet article). Furthermore, I think the chances that a democratic government will long survive in Iraq are remote. Some countries just aren't ready for democracy.
I find it ironic that a large percentage of Bush supporters are regular churchgoers; yet they don't seem to grasp the concept of the Commandment, "Thou shalt not kill."
Supposedly, our troops are still over there to enhance security during the transition to a "democratic" government (i.e., American puppet regime). And a political and military presence would strategically enhance America's global domination. But do the ends justify the means? A stronger America is a worthy aspiration; but not at the cost of more than 100,000 lives, mostly women and children (see Lancet article). Furthermore, I think the chances that a democratic government will long survive in Iraq are remote. Some countries just aren't ready for democracy.
