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To: Hoplite
Yes, of course, I saw the article and was immediately struck by the passive reference to bodies that are reported to be buried, and victims that are said to be.... That is a nurturing, protective style reserved for "friends" who have a bit of bad history. The article is really very sympathetic and supportive of Croatia, of whom Carla del Ponte praised. Afterall, theirs was only a fledgling Croatian army accursed of wreaking a terrible vengeance. The word fledgling is very apologetic, usually reserved for murderous forces who must be forgiven: How often was that line used in Central America during the 80's? Wreaking a terrible vengeance? Again, one should note the extremely sympathetic use of the word vengeance, which, of course, does mitigate the actions.

Who wants to read something slanted, distorted, or biased, something which only serves to erode reality, truth--above all credibility?

69 posted on 12/05/2001 6:45:12 PM PST by Oplenac
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To: Oplenac
Did you find anything factually incorrect?

I noted 'massacred' and 'slaughtered'.

What words would you have preferred?

72 posted on 12/05/2001 7:10:47 PM PST by Hoplite
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