Westerns as human shields in Iraq

[Chris 62]

Seriously, if it comes to war, and they were between myself and the target, I would have zero problem firing.

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by DinoDoc

American/Israeli

We allow dual citizenship with Israel?

So do we.

Sounds like a stupid thing to do.

I think so too, along with every other "controversial" nationality. I'd probably limit it to western Euro, the US, Japan (and maybe a couple of other stable Asian countries).

[SlowwHand]

Originally posted by DuncanK
Saddam used his own people as human shield in the first war. He'll use them again. I don't see how any Westerners in the mix will make much difference.

It won't make any difference at all.
These "shields" are only illustrating that in addition to being treacherous, they're also stupid.

Hey. Wait just a second. Anyone know the whereabouts of David?

[Chris 62]

Forget that, he cares about himself above all else, NO WAY would he show over there.

[Pekka]

wtf are people talking about traitors? Word has a new meaning? THese people are not traitors, they have the balls to do what they think is important. I would never ever disrespect people who are ready to do that, to avoid war, even if the war is good or bad.

[Pekka]

If they're in the way though, I'd shoot them, but still I would have respect for them.
They won't stop any wars, they are not sabotaging anything, they're just waving flowers, ready to get butchered. That's the way it's gonna be and they know it. I wouldn't call them traitors. Stupid maybe.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
It won't make any difference at all.
These "shields" are only illustrating that in addition to being treacherous, they're also stupid.

Hey. Wait just a second. Anyone know the whereabouts of David?

If we're lucky he's on the plane to Iraq already.

[SlowwHand]

If you attempt to stop a military operation by your governnment, other than by peaceful protest, preferably in your own country, but certainly not in the country of the enemy, what do you call it, Pekka?
Stupid? Yes. And?

[Chris 62]

Giving aid and comfort to an enemy during wartime is treason Pekka.

Of course, some will argue that no war has been declared.

[Pekka]

Just stupid if they don't defend the place other than standing in the way. If they do more, then sure, but not before. Of course this is only my opinion and not the official truth
Or maybe, if they have a realistic chance to stop government operation by just standing, then it could be more than just stupid. But they don't have any realistic chances for that ever happening.

[Pekka]

Sure it is, I just think that they are not giving any help to Iraq. Officially yes they are helping them, but this is my personal opinion, and I know it's bit weird, yes. I won't say I'm right, since I kind of wonder why I think this way myself.

[SlowwHand]

As Chris told you, check Article 3, Section 3 of the United States Constitution.

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/content.php?page=transcript&doc=9

[Chris 62]

For some reason, the last 60 years seem to have been sans the law in people's minds.

They don't seem to think that treason is treason, and that the Constitution can be ignored whenever it suits them.
Even the Federal government is guilty of it, the law is fighting a losing battle.

[SlowwHand]

I just have to say again how much I like that avatar.

[Chris 62]

It fits the intelligence level of a number of posters.