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...but I now see the true hypocrisy of the American War Machine. It is unbelievable to me that these flimsy excuses are not only still being used, but also seem to hold some sort of clout with the public. How in whatever-(if any)-deity-you-believe-in's-name does this encourage countries like the North Korea and Iran t0 pursue less aggressive stances? In the name of sheer defence of their own national sovereignty, I can understand why these nations would pursue their own nuclear arsenal. We have already seen a drastic change in the respect that North Korea has gotten since they joined the Atomic Club. I really wonder what definition of nonproliferation is being considered.
World War 2 was a spectator sport of appeasement for a considerable time. How long until we recognize the aggressive stance that the USA is taking towards the rest of the world as the possible spark in the very dry brush pile? How long until someone (and really who can do it?) stands up and makes the States accountable under the Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Treaty? It seems to me like someone has made the bully in to the Hall-monitor, and it's only a matter of time until someone starts something serious.
The future of the World has always been uncertain, but the uncertainty now seems to be what will get us first climate change or war. I for one, feel these two are inexorably linked.
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a very appropriate and well written response, Adam. You should email it to the Vancouver Sun's editorial page. More people need to speak up and be heard.
From the Genealogy of Morals, Nietzsche writes on the origin of guilt/duty/obligation:
It was in *this* sphere then, the sphere of legal obligations, that the moral conceptual world of "guilt," "conscience," "duty," "sacredness of duty" had its origin: its beginning were, like the beginnings of everything great on earth, soaked in blood thoroughly and for a long time. And might one not add that, fundamentally, this world has never since lost a certain odor of blood and torture? (Not even in good old Kant: the categorical imperative smells of cruelty.)
I think that this sheds light on the fact that present day cruelties and all out greedy negligence has NEVER changed, only been cloaked in a blanket of lies and superficiality.
Have a sunny day,
Kenan
Hi favorite nephew. I still think you should be a writer - you are always interesting to read and ALWAYS have opinions!!! Glad to see you are keeping well. Good news about the lack of big surgery for your knee. Toronto is still cold and still has snow but it is supposed to warm up this weekend. Love and hugs Auntie Sue
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