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Thyestean feast in Iraq? by DesertRat662007-07-10 07:23:48
  How DARE we ignore all this by by hadji2007-07-10 07:33:05
    Don't get the news much? (n/t) by DesertRat662007-07-10 07:34:48
      Don't clarify your points much? (n/t) by hadji2007-07-10 07:36:30
        Nevermind, it's not worth it. by hadji2007-07-10 07:43:01
          I figured you at least skimmed headlines by DesertRat662007-07-10 08:25:01
            The question that maybe needs to be asked is, by Peace_man2007-07-10 08:43:02
              That is either an excellent idea or a catastrophic by hadji2007-07-10 08:48:09
                A gun is the equalizer. by Peace_man2007-07-10 08:53:10
                  "Never give a man a gun unless you know by hadji2007-07-10 08:58:10
                    Hmm. I find myself in very unfamiliar territory by Peace_man2007-07-10 09:10:42
                      I doubt you'll get backup here. by CynicalRyan2007-07-10 09:14:29
                        Well, of course not! by Peace_man2007-07-10 09:17:18
                          How do you know that civilian X by CynicalRyan2007-07-10 09:20:04
                            Contact local tribal leaders in order to by Peace_man2007-07-10 09:36:24
                              I don't have to show why "my" way is better by CynicalRyan2007-07-10 09:44:01
                                By saying that what I propose is bad by Peace_man 2007-07-10 09:52:43
you are asserting that doing nothing is better. But you don't seem to have any arguments showing how security can be achieved without arming potential victims. I disagree with your assertion that arming civilians will cause more harm - I simply don't believe that most normal people will use guns to attack others, but will simply defend themselves. You seem to believe otherwise?

The local population could easily turn against the troops. Arming the civilians is something recommended as the last act before leaving. This was clearly spelled out in the article I linked to. I assume that the military will be able to retreat safely from their current bases - if you believe otherwise, I'd like to know why.

Your last paragraph is not clear enough for me to respond to. What did I say that makes you think I assume that the troops in Iraq have to work with tribe leaders to provide security? This whole thread is derived from a link to an article discussing what to do for the troops to leave.
[ Reply ]
                                Where did I assert that doing nothing is better? by CynicalRyan2007-07-10 09:57:49
                                PFB. Now go away or I will taunt you again! (n/t) by Peace_man2007-07-10 10:06:21
                                Hm, rabbit stew tonight.. (n/t) by CynicalRyan2007-07-10 10:12:59

 

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