Pro War = Valid Points

[clubbin714]

The first casualty of war is not truth, but intelligence.
For the sake of our intellects, consider the INTELLIGENT points of the OTHER side.

Intelligent pro-war arguments: Saddam has flouted the 687 ceasefire for 12 years, he's an evil dictator that must be removed, it can secure a volatile region and democratize it, etc.

Intelligent anti-war arguments: the pre-emptive strike policy can be abused, the action can lead to greater anti-american sentiment and actions, the war's nationalistic fervor can threaten the democracy of our nation (patriot act),etc.

You needn't agree with these arguments. The exercise of one's intelligence lies in the admission of the validity of an argument that differs from your own.

Of course, in the process of listening to the other side, one must scour through the massive influx of UNINTELLIGENT arguments (e.g. nationalism for pro-war, pacifism for anti-war). These vulgar arguments are humorous at best, and utterly divisive at worst. Regardless, the mouths that spout such arguments, pro (remember 9/11!!) or anti (no blood for oil!!) are truly the first casualties on the assault on our intelligence. Even if your side "wins"...you're a loser if you're dumb.

More important than your right to speak freely is to THINK freely.

Expand your intelligence, and consider the other side.

[Anonymouse]

Re: Pro War = Valid Points

The first casualty of war is not truth, but intelligence.
For the sake of our intellects, consider the INTELLIGENT points of the OTHER side.

Intelligent pro-war arguments: Saddam has flouted the 687 ceasefire for 12 years, he's an evil dictator that must be removed, it can secure a volatile region and democratize it, etc.

Intelligent anti-war arguments: the pre-emptive strike policy can be abused, the action can lead to greater anti-american sentiment and actions, the war's nationalistic fervor can threaten the democracy of our nation (patriot act),etc.

You needn't agree with these arguments. The exercise of one's intelligence lies in the admission of the validity of an argument that differs from your own.

Of course, in the process of listening to the other side, one must scour through the massive influx of UNINTELLIGENT arguments (e.g. nationalism for pro-war, pacifism for anti-war). These vulgar arguments are humorous at best, and utterly divisive at worst. Regardless, the mouths that spout such arguments, pro (remember 9/11!!) or anti (no blood for oil!!) are truly the first casualties on the assault on our intelligence. Even if your side "wins"...you're a loser if you're dumb.

More important than your right to speak freely is to THINK freely.

Expand your intelligence, and consider the other side.

Yea but you have an invalid argument since your premise is false, the US exhibitis hypocritical behavior. The double standards are so obvious even a blind man could see. Israel has constantly violated UN resolutions as well as possessing WMD and the only known country in that region to possess those weapons and the US has constantly vetoed resolutions against Israel at every turn, yet they hastle other nations for the same thing.

[clubbin714]

Yes , Israel has 300 or more WMD's. But can you blame them? I thinks its a sound investment for a people who have a distinct allergy to being exterminated. Given the level of hatred still directed at Israel and Jews, many of them must derive a gloomy satisfaction from the realisation that the hate who hate them cannot destroy Jews without destroying themselves, and that there is nothing anyone can do about it beyond striving to prevent Israel from ever facing a military defeat. Armenia can learn a thing or two from Israel

[Anonymouse]

Armenia and Armenians have always been unorganized and racked with jealousy and lack of cultural cohesion. Their days are numbered on the pages of demographics basically.