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Quoting "Wade T.Smith" <wade_smith@harvard.edu>:
> On 10/01/01 10:31, Richard Brodie said this-
>
> >We have commandos in Afghanistan right now who would gladly give their
> lives
> >to protect America. No promise of paradise necessary, just the right
> point
> >of view.
>
> Is there not a slim chance of a difference in attitude from someone
> willing to lose his life in the defense of his country (imagined or
> whole), and someone willing to expend his life on an offense by his
> country (imagined or whole)?
>
> Or am I just splitting hairs here?
Without choosing sides, I believe you are Wade, as attack
is usually considered the best defense. This meme is all
the more true, if subsequent terrorist attacks are possible.
Philip.
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