Thread of Hate
November 27, 2006 - 1:12pmI don't understand why international dialogue still revolves around physical conflict. If war is such a successful tool, then why do we keep having to kill in the name of peace? Are our leaders not interculturally competent enough for true diplomacy? Instead, the thread of hate weaves unobstructed through time and generations. We send soldiers instead of ambassadors, and we blind ourselves to the consequences. I would never want to disrespect our military; national defense is vital. However, consider that nineteen men made America suspicious of every Muslim. What impression has our military presence made in return? How many have we sent over like Lynndie England, Charles Graner, James Barker, Steven Green, Marshall Magincalda, Melson Bacos, Jack Saville, and Tracy Perkins?
"And to anyone who thinks using deadly force against kids with rocks is justified, that's just what our country needs. You want to create a real terrorist? Kill someone's little brother, or only son. See how long it takes that person to find an RPG and get some payback." more at digg...
I'm sure there are plenty of good soldiers in Iraq. Some of my own family have pulled tours there. But which of us come first in the minds of Iraqis? Soldiers that play soccer with their children, or those that threaten to shoot them? In the end, I seriously doubt Iraq will ever accept our brand of democracy. Aside from its imposition, our government is contradictory and religiously derivative. In fact, we still guarantee truth with an oath on the Bible, as if a person cannot impose morality upon themselves. As long as we export "ambassadors" like Cardenas Alban to promote a government built upon a Judaeo-Christian God, we are only helping to promote civil unrest. We need constructive diplomacy to cut the thread of hate. Our future in Iraq requires it.