I just saw this movie/documentary called Bowling for Columbine.
According to the movie/documentary, Mr. Bin Laden and fellow Afganis were trained, equipped and armed them with $3 billion. I am quite sure other sources may be able to verify this.
So let me get this straight. How does $3 billion go to a/group (of) "terrorist/s"? And what makes a terrorist now and a friend before? Leave aside the US government's viewpoint. I would like to know the opinion of the American people.
Also I'm sure many of you will argue that the money went to them to fight against the Soviet Union. Would that not be called "Sponsoring Terrorism"? If not, then why would money going to the Palestian Al-Fatah or the insurgents in Iraq or the "militants" in Kashmir be called "Sponsoring Terrorism"? And if the answer to this question is cause my argument doesnt take into account the civilian deaths caused by the groups I mentioned, keep in mind that in a war, there is always "Collateral Damage" be it intentional or unintentional. In Iraq alone, there have been from 13000-55000 civilian deaths in the conflict alone. Ofcourse, the Vietnam war gives a whole other meaning to collateral damage which all of you should really be aware of.
According to the movie/documentary, Mr. Bin Laden and fellow Afganis were trained, equipped and armed them with $3 billion. I am quite sure other sources may be able to verify this.
So let me get this straight. How does $3 billion go to a/group (of) "terrorist/s"? And what makes a terrorist now and a friend before? Leave aside the US government's viewpoint. I would like to know the opinion of the American people.
Also I'm sure many of you will argue that the money went to them to fight against the Soviet Union. Would that not be called "Sponsoring Terrorism"? If not, then why would money going to the Palestian Al-Fatah or the insurgents in Iraq or the "militants" in Kashmir be called "Sponsoring Terrorism"? And if the answer to this question is cause my argument doesnt take into account the civilian deaths caused by the groups I mentioned, keep in mind that in a war, there is always "Collateral Damage" be it intentional or unintentional. In Iraq alone, there have been from 13000-55000 civilian deaths in the conflict alone. Ofcourse, the Vietnam war gives a whole other meaning to collateral damage which all of you should really be aware of.