From Jen, on Fri, 13 Jun 1997 16:35:02 GMT (in response to: No respect for murderers)
You have a right to your opinion. That IS the American way, but did you ever think...if we did not get involved with things that the other countries are doing. If we didn't have allies, we wouldn't be "free". You wouldn't be able to express your opinions. We would be a poor country. Where does our oil come from? Or a great quantity of it any way? Where do our inports come from? Do you think that other countries are just going to GIVE us these things. Look at some of the things you eat, you wear, drive, buy (etc...) are they all "made in America"? As for joining the military. Yes, it is a choice. It's a choice on defending our RIGHTS. Our FREEDOM. If no one joined the military, what do you think would happen if someone decided to take US over? Who would fight for us? If we weren't a strong country, if we didn't help our allies, do you think that they would help us when WE needed it? No, Vietnam didn't want us there, but we were there anyway. So, get over it. Murderers? Either kill or be killed, buddy. It's a dog eat dog world everywhere. Survivors is what everyone is. You are the murderer. You are murdering the memories of the deceased and the meaning of American. Look at your rights, read your Amendments. Learn what it means to live in this country, and know that though we are far from perfect, we at least have these rights. And if (God forbid) we ever do have defend our own country, these "murderers" will be defending YOU. Are you saying YOU'RE not worth it?
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