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To: Hermann the Cherusker
What's interesting to me about the whole emphasis on the the Holocaust during WWII, is that the same thing is being played out right now. If you were to criticize the government for invading and occupying Iraq, it's defenders would justify this event by introducing the brutal treatment of Saddam's enemies.

The similiarity, is that neither Hitler's , nor Saddam's genocidal activities against indiginous populations were cited as reasons to invade. America's role in ending the Holocaust and Saddam's practices have been glorified to enhance America's self-image as the saint-nation, and this image is trotted out in all it's lack of perspective any time someone dares to bring into question the real consequences of America's military exploits.

124 posted on 01/22/2004 4:35:26 PM PST by St.Chuck
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To: St.Chuck
America's role in ending the Holocaust and Saddam's practices have been glorified to enhance America's self-image as the saint-nation, and this image is trotted out in all it's lack of perspective any time someone dares to bring into question the real consequences of America's military exploits.

You are welcome to move. No one is forcing you to live in this country.

125 posted on 01/22/2004 4:37:53 PM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah
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