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  Open Letter To The Board

  by dottie in

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  i actually posted some of this in reply to rebel's thread..."for those of us with no opinion".

  i feel that everyone should have an opinion and this is mine.

  i feel some things i had to address and i can't just sit on my hands quietly anymore.. i think in the long run...no one really likes war, even then so-called "pro-war" people.

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  Thanks for the replies everyone !!!

  I am glad that I am not the only one thinking this way

  Dottie
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  Open Letter To The Board

  by dottie in

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  i actually posted some of this in reply to rebel's thread..."for those of us with no opinion".

  i feel that everyone should have an opinion and this is mine.

  i feel some things i had to address and i can't just sit on my hands quietly anymore.. i think in the long run...no one really likes war, even then so-called "pro-war" people.

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  I actually posted some of this in reply to Rebel's thread..."For Those of Us With No Opinion". I feel that everyone should have an opinion and this is mine. I feel some things I had to address and I can't just sit on my hands quietly anymore.

  I think in the long run...no one really likes war, even then so-called "pro-war" people. From the way I look at it they are supporting this war because of things that have happened and they feel that they need to support the government in every way. Which to me is fine. On the other end of the spectrum there are the "anti-war" people which I think are just trying to look out for humanities sake. Which is also fine to me.

  What isn't fine to me is how some try to force their opinons on people. If there is a disagreement, fine disagree, but IMHO, I think it is ridiculous to carry on an argument over days and days. If they are going to disagree, great; but don't continue to push and push your opinion on someone who obviously is standing firm in their boots. I think some should agree to disagree.

  My whole stance is this : Yes war is war. War sucks no one likes it, but until YOU are the one sitting in that drivers seat (ie: president, prime minister, etc) you have no say in the matter. Doesn't matter if they are elected officials or not...they are still going to do what they think is right for thier country. I hate war just as much as anyone else, but at the same time I feel that I need to support the troops because they are going through some crazy shit over there and the last thing they want to hear about "home" is how much they are hated.

  Please...let's try to promote peace within this forum...many of us out there need this place as a nice place to go to, talk to friends and maybe get a bit of stress relief. I know for a fact that many are now coming here because they don't want to watch TV and the brutality of war, then they come here and there'a a damn war going on here too.

  Please...fellow posters and friends, lets give peace a chance in here, seeing as we can't do alot to stop the war going on "out there".

  Damn...I think this is my longest post ever...but anyway..this is just my 2 cents...spend it how you chose...

  Dottie
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  1,2,3,4 We Don't Want This Bloody War

  by Robdar in

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  i went to my first peace rally and march tonight.

  it was incredible.

  at one time there were probably 350 of us all joined in solidarity.

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  IMHO... Jean Chretien is George Bush with a French accent and no testosterone

  Dottie
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  For those of us who do not have an opinion

  by rebel in

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  i have leanings towards the anti-war brigade because i hate killing.

  also, i do not think i have more of a right to be alive on this planet than the next person.

  i don't know all the ins and outs of this present conflict.

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  Rebel...

  I understand your confusion, as I am in the same boat. I think in the long run...no one really likes war, even then so-called "pro-war" people. From the way I look at it they are supporting this war because of things that have happened and they feel that they need to support the government in every way. Which to me is fine. On the other end of the spectrum there are the "anit-war" people which I think are just trying to look out for humanities sake. Which is also fine to me.

  What isn't fine to me is how some try to force their opinons on people. If there is a disagreement, fine disagree, but IMHO, I think it is ridiculous to carry on an argument over days and days. If they are going to disagree, great; but don't continue to push and push your opinion on someone who obviously is standing firm in their boots. I think some should agree to disagree.

  My whole stance is this : Yes war is war. War sucks no one likes it, but until YOU are the one sitting in that drivers seat (ie: president, prime minister, etc) you have no say in the matter. Doesn't matter if they are elected officials or not...they are still going to do what they think is right for thier country. I hate war just as much as anyone else, but at the same time I feel that I need to support the troops because they are going through some crazy shit over there and the last thing they want to hear about "home" is how much they are hated.

  Damn...I think this is my longest post ever...but anyway..this is just my 2 cents...spend it how you chose...

  Dottie
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  What's Your Favourite War Movie???

  by dottie in

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  well since everyone's mind is on the obvious...thought i'd add a twist to it and hopefully no flame war will come of it .

  what is your fave war movie??

  i have 2: full metal jacket and apocalypse now.

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  CG...

  I think most of the battle scenes were most likely filmed that way on purpose...to try to depict the "realness" of the war (very hard to capture on film IMHO) I did find it that way...but it really didn't bother me too much. Excellent pick BTW

  Dottie
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  What's Your Favourite War Movie???

  by dottie in

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  well since everyone's mind is on the obvious...thought i'd add a twist to it and hopefully no flame war will come of it .

  what is your fave war movie??

  i have 2: full metal jacket and apocalypse now.

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  There are some excellent pics...as well as some that I had forgotten about

  Have a great week everyone!!!

  Dottie
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  What's Your Favourite War Movie???

  by dottie in

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  well since everyone's mind is on the obvious...thought i'd add a twist to it and hopefully no flame war will come of it .

  what is your fave war movie??

  i have 2: full metal jacket and apocalypse now.

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  Well since everyone's mind is on the obvious...thought I'd add a twist to it and hopefully no flame war will come of it ...so..

  What is your fave war movie??

  I have 2: Full Metal Jacket and Apocalypse Now

  Dottie
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  irreverent introduction

  by Irreverent in

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  i am irreverent.

  i am new to this discussion board, but you may know my wife; she is blondie.

  i am looking forward to getting to know many of you.

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  (((((((((irreverent)))))))))

  Welcome to the Forum !!!!!

  Dottie
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  Support Our Troops Rally, Duluth, MN pics

  by scootergirl in

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  today my daughter and i went to a support our troops rally held on by lake superior in duluth mn.

  it was the most awe inspiring event i have been to in a long time.. over 3000 people attended.

  national talk show host, glenn beck was flown in to speak along w/many other speakers.

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  Scooter you and your daughter look great!! And I agree with everyone about the pic of you in front of the flag...very cool...that pic really stood out for me too.

  Dottie
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  An Apology from Canada

  by Kaethra in

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  additional apologies if this has already been posted...but i can't help myself.

  ) tongue-in-cheek guys, ok?

  we really do like you 'mericans up here in the great white north.

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  Ditto That Scully !!!!!!!!

  Tim Hortons coffee is the one thing that helped me pass Anatomy and Physiology

  Dottie...of the ecstatic that Tim's is on campus class