When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Friday, November 16, 2001
Now, the Battle to Feed the Afghan Nation NATO is drafting a plan to fly aid to surrounding countries, just as other organizations are doing. It would handle air traffic control and protect relief planes. In some cases, military trucks might move supplies and escorts might accompany convoys.
The push for a NATO role is politically important. First, it associates the other countries in the alliance with the Afghan campaign, which has been waged entirely by American and British forces. Second, it helps deflect criticism of the war among Europeans, criticism that has focused on the harm to civilians.
Not to mention criticism in the U.S. Some of us are concerned about heartless, indiscriminate bombing of cities full of non-combatants. I do not want my government to kill in my name.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
Now, the Battle to Feed the Afghan Nation NATO is drafting a plan to fly aid to surrounding countries, just as other organizations are doing. It would handle air traffic control and protect relief planes. In some cases, military trucks might move supplies and escorts might accompany convoys.
The push for a NATO role is politically important. First, it associates the other countries in the alliance with the Afghan campaign, which has been waged entirely by American and British forces. Second, it helps deflect criticism of the war among Europeans, criticism that has focused on the harm to civilians.
Not to mention criticism in the U.S. Some of us are concerned about heartless, indiscriminate bombing of cities full of non-combatants. I do not want my government to kill in my name.
Palema
5:36 AM
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