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August 12, 2010 -- 3:36 PM
posted by Jess
Terrorism is supposed to be politically motivated violence against civilians; by that definition, Khadr should not be tried as a terrorist, as he threw a grenade at a soldier in a country at war. He is being tried as a terrorist because that soldier was part of an occupying force supposedly "fighting terrorism." To oppose the war on terror, by George Bush's logic (2001 statement: "if you're not with us, you're against us"), must mean support for terrorism, right?
Google RAWA for examples of how you can oppose both the Taliban and the US-led war in Afganistan. Also interesting is the Wikipedia page on "You're either with us, or against us." I particularly like the condemnation of this logic in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, of all places.
August 12, 2010 -- 2:44 PM
posted by jsese
quick question, (Kinda)
How is Omar Khadr any different from any of the other soldiers that have thrown a grenade (allegedly) during a war? Is he special somehow? or are now trying anyone who has ever killed someone during a war? Or just the people not on our side? Does not being on our side automatically make someone a terrorist?
sorta got away from me there. sorry. just trying to figure some things out. Any insight would be appreciated.
August 10, 2010 -- 9:01 PM
posted by alison
August 08, 2010 -- 9:03 AM
posted by edo
Oh yeah, and in case you didn't see the new Quidditch jerseys in Calgary.
August 08, 2010 -- 8:57 AM
posted by edo
Nabokov: "Let me ask you, would you want to play for the Edmonton Oilers, for example?" [laughter]
Nabokov talks about coming home to KHL, why league isn't 'step back'
