Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - Interesting Facts

[MrFun]

He doesn't need to explain -- just go back and reread your posts in consecutive order.

[Imran Siddiqui]

See, even Mr Fun thinks so .

[loinburger]

Originally posted by Azazel
I wondered about the instituion/ceremony itself.

I dunno about anybody else, but it was in your first post that you raised my ire a bit...

[The guards'] suffering doesn't honour the dead soldiers.

It's one thing to say "The IDF honors their dead in a different way," but instead you questioned the very legitimacy of the practice. It's every bit as disrespectful as if you were to condemn any other sort of burial practice ("You cremate the dead in your culture? Well then, you're stupid/evil/dishonorable/whatever").

[Az]

Now that's a strong argument.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Well, I'm pointing out that people on all sides of the spectrum seem to be against you.

[MrFun]

That rolling eyes smilie is such a sexy turn-on.

[Az]

It's one thing to say "The IDF honors their dead in a different way," but instead you questioned the very legitimacy of the practice. It's every bit as disrespectful as if you were to condemn any other sort of burial practice ("You cremate the dead in your culture? Well then, you're stupid/evil/dishonorable/whatever").

I didn't say that it was illegitimate, I just said that I don't consider it something appropriate. It's a question of personal taste, and culture.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Well, I'm pointing out that people on all sides of the spectrum seem to be against you.

I don't know.

I have personally no problem with these people being monk-like (if they wish to honor the dead this way, let them do), but I think Azazel has found a vicious and nervous opposition that only deserves thumb-downs

[MrFun]

Spiffor -- it's not like I'm angry by Az's nonsense. I'm just perplexed why he would have a problem with others who respect this sacred tomb.

[Az]

I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TOMB

[Az]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Well, I'm pointing out that people on all sides of the spectrum seem to be against you.

Because many, it seems, have a problem with reading comprehension, re: MrFun's not- understanding of why I, supposedly, have a problem with the tomb, and those who respect it.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Azazel
I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TOMB

You type in too small of a font.

[Az]

well, excuse me, if I am tired of repeating everything over and over again.

[MrFun]

I'm sorry -- can you repeat what you just said?

[Spiffor]

The way Az is being villipended in this thread reminds me of the way I was treated a few days ago