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Iblis

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Mon Apr-10-06 01:42 PM
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6. That's a nice sentiment.

Hmm...Anytime anyone says "I don't understand the need for violence...ever." I'm reminded of these quotes...

"My mother said violence never solves anything."

"So?" Mr. Dubois looked at her bleakly. "I'm sure the city fathers of Carthage would be glad to know that."
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"Anyone who clings to the historically untrue — and thoroughly immoral — doctrine that "violence never solves anything" I would advise to conjure up the ghosts of Napoleon Bonaparte and of the Duke of Wellington and let them debate it. The ghost of Hitler could referee, and the jury might well be the Dodo, the Great Auk, and the Passenger Pigeon. Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst. Breeds that forget this basic truth have always paid for it with their lives and freedoms."

--"Starship Troopers" by Robert Heinlein

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Would you have had the same response to those attacks if you were with your mate? Or your children?

Just Curious. The idea of someone who does not defend themself fascinates me.

L

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