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Maybe the original question was misleading?If you knew what you do now and went back in time..then it's justified.If you went back and only knew what everyone else did at that time, then no.
To those who said yes (and maybe I need a history lesson): in the 20's did we or Britain already know or suspect Hitler of anything? Or, is it after he attained power when everything came to light? I guess I'm asking, did you guys say yes because of hindsight?One has to consider, if he wasn't in power yet, then he or the government of Germany wasn't really a threat. (certainly not like modern day Iran is now)
It may be dangerous, but one also has to think of the consequences for not carrying out something that is borderline or perhaps downright immoral. It's immoral to assasinate a leader, but is it immoral to assasinate a leader if it prevents a war? Same thing goes for interrorgation methods.So true about not turning into the monsters you fight. (that's probably one of the reasons why there's a lot of psychological evaluation involved with jobs like that)
Is it permissible....
Phid, I understand what you're saying, but 'morality issues' aren't the job of the CIA. Their only reponsibility is to protect the country.
Thanks. I kind of figured that. I find it strange that many of these upper level classes don't require prerequisites.
Wow, Wally!!! Didn't mean to hit a nerve. 😀I'll get back later but one comment I have. These moderate Muslims, what happens to them if they speak up or help our troops? Usually they end up beheaded and buried somewhere. We do need to protect them more. As for propoganda, one of the biggest tactics used by the extremists is the definition of Jihad. Do we use OBL's definition (worldwide domination, convert or die. He wants everyone to think this. That way, in his sick little mind, he can justify his actions. He certainly has Daniel Pipes, Beck, and some other Right-wing Islam so-called "experts" convinced), or the moderates' definition (a personnal spiritual and moral struggle. Many Muslims scholars and policy makers think this. We really should go with this and empower them, IMO)?
Wally, I think you underestimate radical Islam. They are just as much a real threat as Japan or Germany was…perhaps even more. If onlt terrorismwas a country instead of an ideology, it would be much easier. They are masters of propaganda (they're kicking our butts in that area) as well as masters of small, primitive warfare and insurgency…their whole history has been that way. They also know how to adapt to our changing strategies. You said in another thread the reason for their failure was because of the tribal nature. IMO, that's what makes them strong. They certainly know how to unite when it matters to them, do they not?Diplomacy could work and has worked. Look at Anbar province. Less than a year ago they were killing American troops, today they are fighting Al Qaeda with us. Will it work and continue? Only time will tell. I believe that most who are joining the police and Iraqi army consider themselves not Sunni or Shia, but Iraqis. We need to encourage that.Thanks for saying this is a good topic of discussion, however, I notice no one touched the Hitler question. ;DOne other one, was it a good or bad idea to cut off funding to the Palestinians? Couldn't one logically say that made the situation worse?
Taking this thread in a slightly different direction: I think the past failures of the war on drugs was because of the “wall of separation” between the DEA and the Intelligence community. From this article about overhauling Intelligence:
In 1981, for example, the Drug Enforcement Administration was taken out of the intelligence community because of concerns that it would improperly mix intelligence and law enforcement. But that commingling was absolutely necessary: with its large law enforcement presence abroad, the DEA is able to contribute unique narcotics information and overseas experience. Hence, last year, the DNI helped the DEA establish its Office of National Security Intelligence. This newest member of the U.S. intelligence community brings access, insights, and experience in foreign and domestic narcoterrorism.
This is especially pertinant nowadays seeing that the Latin American drug lords are using the money to finance Al Qaeda terrorists who have found a safe haven in South America. 😮
I would rather use reading to stay focused. ;DNow about that 2 story outhouse....I'll take the top floor please.
I can't believe that the show only gave away $300 million in cash and prizes over all that time. I thought it would be much more than that. The last show is on TV this evening in my area.
I feel like I'm waiting for the next episode of 24. ;DIs the "Issue" part also considered the introduction?For the conclusion, is it OK, and perhaps even neccessary, to repeat points made in earlier paragraphs?
Which came first? The chicken or Columbus ;D (sorry, couldn't resist)Why did the chicken cross the Pacific?
IT MAY have been the Americas' first takeaway chook. A chicken leg unearthed in Chile has provided overwhelming evidence that Polynesians reached the Americas at least a century before Columbus.
