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Heartrenching Quote From An Ordinary Afghanistan Citizen

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<< Call me heartless, but I couldn't give a damn about any of those Afganastan people or whoever the hell they are. They kill innoccent people who worked at the World Trade Center, we come back and do the same. Of course, the innocent people should just suffer a less painful death than those of their government leaders. >>



I will call you heartless. You are basically justifying them killing innocent people. Killing innocent people makes us just as bad as the terrorists. We shouldn't kill innocent people. Why would we? The terrorists don't care if innocent people are killed. Hell, it probably helps their cause. People would be pissed if we killed innocent people and they would support the terrorists' cause.
 
Our war is against the terrorists and the people that support them. We have been supporting the people of Afganistan. Let us hope they remember that support when we need to be on their land to rid the world of the terrorists.

usinfo.state.gov/regional

Rich in history and tradition, Afghanistan was once the crossroads of the ancient and medieval worlds. But today Afghanistan is suffering a humanitarian crisis unprecedented in its history. About 2.5 million Afghans are refugees in Pakistan and Iran, a half million others are internally displaced, and a million or more are at risk of famine. This catastrophe is the result of over 20 years of war and the worst drought in memory. The ruling Taliban regime is doing little to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people

Although the Taliban leaders publicly declare their desire for a negotiated end to the civil war, they are undertaking fresh offensives against the opposition. They provide safe haven to indicted international terrorists and allow terrorist organizations to run training camps on Taliban territory. These policies destabilize the region and endanger people around the world. The United Nations Security Council has passed two resolutions - UNSCR 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) - demanding that the Taliban cease their support for terrorism

The United States has great sympathy for the Afghan people and is the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance for Afghans, including food, shelter, and medicine. The United States participates in reviews by the Security Council to assure that the UN sanctions avoid undue humanitarian impact on Afghans
 
MrCodeDude, heartless fits, but I think, mindless fits better. It must, however, be very refreshing not too have to deal with the central dilema that terrorism represents, the fact that it is hidden among the inocent. You, of course, resolved the diffucilty exactly as they, the terrorists did, how too hurt the US Gov without killing innocent people or even fellow sympathizers.
 
FrysInsider wrote:

"Please keep this in mind if you ever have the urge to annhilate the Arab people."

Who is advocating annihiliation of the Arab people? No level headed, sane human being would advocate that. We're looking to dissemble the Taliban "government" and do away with the likes of Bin Laden and those who assist him. I'm no more for the killing of innocents than anyone else. But these people had absolutely no concern for innocent human lives when they decided to carry out these cowardly attacks. For that, and for their blatant disregard for life, and their vicious, cowardly attacks against Freedom, Democracy, and everything they stand for -- they must pay. And they will.
 
if there's anyone thats innocent in Afghanastan its the women, since they are treated no better than crap. I'm sure they'd take the taliban out themselves if they thought they could get away with it.
 


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<< What you are saying is that American humans are worth more that Afghan humans. >>



Yes! When you breed like rabbits like they do in thrild world countries it does cheapen human life. >>



REALLY...

STFU
 


<< An innocent man of Indian decent was just MURDERED today in Arizona by a thug who confuse patritoism with racism. >>



:| Why are people so goddamn stupid? :|
 
Even though this may sound kind of heartless and twisted....bombing the city might even do these people some good ... putting them out of their misery. It's another form of Euthanasia, a painful one.
 
Call me heartless, but I couldn't give a damn about any of those Afganastan people or whoever the hell they are. They kill innoccent people who worked at the World Trade Center, we come back and do the same. Of course, the innocent people should just suffer a less painful death than those of their government leaders.

you're heartless, and no better than the terrorists themselves.
 
Even though this may sound kind of heartless and twisted....bombing the city might even do these people some good ... putting them out of their misery. It's another form of Euthanasia, a painful one.

if they wanted to be put out of their misery, they're perfectly capable of doing it themselves. i seriously doubt the ability of anybody to judge whether or not another person's life is worth living.
 


<< i seriously doubt the ability of anybody to judge whether or not another person's life is worth living. >>

I don't know, those Afghans look pretty miserable. I heard their population is 70% women because the men have just died from all those years of war. There is no no entertainment, no music.. strict laws regarding religion, and the country is in poverty. Don't think it can get much worse.
 
In response to Afronaut's quotes from the Koran, here's a quote from the Koran:

"Be they Muslims, Jews, Christians, or Sabians, those who believe in God and the Last Day and who do good have their reward with their Lord. They have nothing to fear, and they will not sorrow."

Despite the willingness of people on AT, there seem to be a lot more bigots out there. It's true that Afghanistan is or was harboring Osama bin Laden, but that doesn't mean the citizens of Afghanistan support that decision.

The Taliban rule Afghanistan despite the opposition of many of the citizens. Don't blame the mass of ordinary citizens for a decision their government made. Let's say some military coup happened in the US and ruled against the will of the people. One day, the leaders did something so horrible that it was unforgiveable. Do the people of the world blame American citizens? No, they don't, and we shouldn't blame the citizens of Afghanistan.

I hope this'll enlighten some people.

My prayers are with the families and friends of those who died.
 


<< I don't know, those Afghans look pretty miserable. I heard their population is 70% women because the men have just died from all those years of war. There is no no entertainment, no music.. strict laws regarding religion, and the country is in poverty. Don't think it can get much worse. >>



The reason they're miserable is because of the Taliban. Eliminate the Taliban and you eliminate a lot of their problems.
 
I don't know, those Afghans look pretty miserable. I heard their population is 70% women because the men have just died from all those years of war. There is no no entertainment, no music.. strict laws regarding religion, and the country is in poverty. Don't think it can get much worse.

if they didn't want to live, then they would find some way not to.
 


<< Call me heartless, but I couldn't give a damn about any of those Afganastan people or whoever the hell they are. They kill innoccent people who worked at the World Trade Center, we come back and do the same. Of course, the innocent people should just suffer a less painful death than those of their government leaders.
-- mrcodedude >>



Idiot, Afghanistanis didn't kill anyone, supposedly Bin Laden did. The taliban probably had some role as well. It doesn't matter what you give a damn about but if you don't kill the root of the problem, it will happen again. Kill the Taliban off, and Bin Laden. Don't blame the Afghanistanis.

We've been living in terror for 5 days. They've (the average AFghan) been living in terror for 5 years. If you don't know about the situation, don't comment as it won't lead to anything positive.
 


<< Pabster wrote:

I'm no more for the killing of innocents than anyone else. But these people had absolutely no concern for innocent human lives when they decided to carry out these cowardly attacks. For that, and for their blatant disregard for life, and their vicious, cowardly attacks against Freedom, Democracy, and everything they stand for -- they must pay. And they will. >>



I am hoping that reference above is directed to those members of the Taliban government that vocally support terrorism and not to the general Afghan populace!


<< An innocent man of Indian decent was just MURDERED today in Arizona by a thug who confuse patritoism with racism. >>

This was not patriotism, it merely reflects lynchmob mentality!

Why are people so goddamn stupid?

Probably genetics😉 Just look at the small cross-section of comments made here. Intolerance, inability to identify with what they are talking about.

Some of the comments I've read here only serve to reaffirm my observations made early in life that the majority of the American populace, though in some cases nice caring people, are morons intellectually.🙁 That's OK though, as it's the same everywhere. And this continues to be true even though we probably have a higher level of educated adults per capita than anywhere else in the world.🙁

For those of you with a "resolve" for vendetta, why don't you put that energy to use and sign up, join today, put your resolve where you typing fingers point out. Army, Navy, AirForce, Marines! It's easy to propagate rhetoric that will endanger the lives of many. Serve your country. If you've already done so, then you're free to "re-up" and "take a burst". But I for one don't want you to risk your life killing innocent members of a populace that likely doesn't support the extremists ruling them.

AND WHY IS SADDAM BEING SO "Non-Wordy" at this point in time??
...russ
 


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<< I don't know, those Afghans look pretty miserable. I heard their population is 70% women because the men have just died from all those years of war. There is no no entertainment, no music.. strict laws regarding religion, and the country is in poverty. Don't think it can get much worse. >>



The reason they're miserable is because of the Taliban. Eliminate the Taliban and you eliminate a lot of their problems. >>



Thats what I hope happens. The Taliban are devils. I really hope that now America will care to eliminate them.

BTW, i noticed a lot of ppl didn't know about Afghanistanis. Afghans are not Arabic/Semitic, they are south/central asian caucasian people.
 


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Call me heartless, but I couldn't give a damn about any of those Afganastan people or whoever the hell they are. They kill innoccent people who worked at the World Trade Center, we come back and do the same. -- mrcodedude
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No, afgani people haven't killed anyone this time! Osama bin Laden has! And Osama bin Laden does NOT represent people of Afganistan!

By your logic Vietnam has the right to bomb american civilians because your government poured their country full of pesticides and Agent Orange during the war.
 


<< By your logic Vietnam >>



Nemesis77: That's the whole thing Janne! Some people are operating emotionally and not logically. I've been to your country. I've had friends from Afghanistan, Iran, Germany, Spain, Israel, and many many other countries. You must have people in Finland who sometimes speak without thinking about the ramifications of what they say. And you probably have a word for that (but keep it to yourself😉)

Come on people. You can be Patriotic without being Nationalistic! If you don't understand the difference, stay in school or go back to school😉
...russ
 


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You must have people in Finland who sometimes speak without thinking about the ramifications of what they say. And you probably have a word for that (but keep it to yourself😉)
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Well, there are people like that in every single country on this planet, and sadly, Finland is no exception 🙁.
 


<< Even though this may sound kind of heartless and twisted....bombing the city might even do these people some good ... putting them out of their misery. It's another form of Euthanasia, a painful one. >>



I agree. I'm sure most members of this fourm are pro-euthenasia anyway.
 
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