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I wonder if they know how ridiculous they are. February 26, 2012 1:33 am bowser

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/25/10504899-gunman-kills-two-us-army-officers-in-afghan-interior-ministry

Regarding the shootings inside an Afghan ministry which killed an American colonel and major.

That the two officers were killed is unfortunate, and one can only pass along condolences to their family and friends.  Apparently, they were shot at their desks inside a very secure facility.

“The perpetrator of this attack is a coward whose actions will not go unanswered,” Allen said in a statement.  (“Allen” is an American General in charge of all US and NATO forces in Afghanistan.)

The perp had to get into the facility, shoot two people, and is either hiding inside or has fled.  It’s not known at this writing.  Whatever else he is, he is NOT a coward.  It’s taken a brave man to do this and the General is full of cow flop.

What IS cowardly is sitting in a room in Florida flying a drone, and shooting a group of Aghani hoping against hope that there is a combatant in the mix of casualties.  Frankly, that’s the way to fight a war, and compared to a personal encounter where one could lose one’s own life it is cowardly.

A sure way to failure, one which the US keeps implementing, is to underestimate your opponent and overestimate yourselves.

  • Flying drones is neither brave or cowardly by FrankC 2012-02-27 18:53:30
    • The question becomes does religion provide courage or eliminate the need for courage. THAT is a very thought provoking question Frank. by Jody 2012-02-28 06:12:56
      • My answer would have to be that it could be either. I can see religion providing courage for the average religious ... by FrankC 2012-02-28 17:43:16
        • Most people look at the act, not the motivation. The US gives a lot of Medals of Honor to ... by bowser 2012-02-28 08:13:10
      • Bravery by RobVG 2012-02-26 10:35:00
        • Would be accurate if we weren't over there, killing them, beating down their doors, shooting up entire neighborhoods, etc. ... by bowser 2012-02-26 15:41:41

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