How can you support the troops but be against the war?
Some people ask the question "How can you support the troops but be against the war?" This is a common question from people who support the war in Iraq.
This can be easily summarised by the analogy of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan". The movie glorified the heroism of World War II soldiers, and yet there is no other film that comes close to it in showing the evils and ugliness of war. 'Saving Private Ryan' is an anti-war film, but we all loved and cared about the people in it - and in doing so, Spielberg honored all soldiers everywhere.
I am not intimidated by the terrorists. Only those who are will continue supporting the war in Iraq.
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I am a born-again atheist who is pro-life (I don't eat animals) and I agree with the Dalai Lama when he says "There is no creator".
Those are certainly good words of common sense. It tells us that "spirituality" has nothing to do with a belief in things supernatural. But then, those of us who grew up in the seventies watching "Kung Fu" already knew that being a vegan, atheist who follows the path of the buddha can reach enlightenment.
All kidding aside, what does a vegetarian atheist have to say? Stick around and you'll find out! Politically I'm rather liberal, but I do like to listen to staunch conservative talk show host Michael Savage (real name 'Wiener') so I'll probably be mentioning him from time to time in my weblogs. So for now, how about some talk of broccoli, carrots and peas? Recipe's anyone??
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