gubbi
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Easier said than done.Give me 9-12 weeks of training, and I can do that as well.
You are right in the first part. Soldiers do that. But inthe context of this forum and thread, the actions of these two marines saved a lot of lives, including those of your fellow Muslim brothers. That US and its military are being accused of religious bigotry every other day by the likes of somebozo and his ilk, is clearly refuted by the actions of the two marines along with numerous other NATO/ISAF soldiers, both in Iraq and Afghanistan.Yes, what they did was brave indeed. But soldiers throughout history have done the same things. Find examples all over the place, from WWII to Sino-Russian war in 1905 to the Sepoy Rebellion in 1857 to the French Revolution in 1789. What they did deserve respect and is certainly brave, but it can be done by many. By the way, by your logic, Einstein is also worth nothing since he didn't fight in someone's war.
Nobody's disrespecting that. I don't think bozo's comment was directed at the soldiers themselves but at other who decided to permit situation.
No one denies the fact that OIF was based on deceit. However, it was a foregone conclusion that Saddam had to be removed from power right from the time Saddam's forces started a war with Iran and then with Kuwait. The only question was 'when'.
One: Its only a matter of time before Lashkar turns against its creators. They already have shown ability to independently raise funds and carry out operations without any 'help'.Some of them, like the Lashkar, aren't really attacking within Pakistan. Other, like the Taliban, were created outside the CIA. Remember, back when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Pakistan was caught between the Communist Bear and the Capitalist Eagle. Pakistan had to pick a side, and it picked the Eagle due to various reasons. The CIA then created the Taliban, who were called freedom fighters back then. As for not getting rid of them, just look at the US and how it's trying to get rid of them now. It isn't that easy. It's not Pakistan policies but rather her unfortunate location that is causing this.
Correction two: CIA didnt create Taliban. The honor goes entirely to Pakistan's ISI. CIA funded Mujahedin (not create them). CIA had nothing to do with the Taliban. Two very different entities, although they both share some fighters.
Lastly, its not Pakistan's geographical location which is unfortunate, but your leaders' short sighted policies. There are other countries in the region too enjoying unprecedented prosperity, just FYI.