[Peace-discuss] Re: [Peace] probably not a news flash

[rosemary braun]

Hi.  (Redirecting to peace-discuss, which seems better suited)

> From Dlind49 at aol.com Fri Oct 11 01:54:58 -0400
>
> War not eminent?  Sorry but the troops are ready to go to war with hysteria
> built up to ensure each and everyone acts like "RAMBO" !  And we are not

When I said that war is not inevitable, I meant precisely that.
Imminent, perhaps; but imminent suggests to me only that the danger is
impending, not unavoidable -- nor does it suggest to me the hopelessness 
that necessarily accompanies unavoidable catastrophe.

> built up to ensure each and everyone acts like "RAMBO" !  And we are not
> ready! I do not know how many others on this list have been to war but war is
> pure hell!  No one wins! As to our next efforts? We must focus our efforts on
> disseminating information on DOD's thus the Army's, Navy's, Marines', & Air
> Force's  medical, combat, equipment, and education and training deficiencies.

I always agree that disseminating information is critical, but I'm not
sure I understand the thrust of this (or your posted letter to Johnson):
from your point of view, is the main problem the lack of preparedness?
In your opinion, would allocating more money/time/personnel for the DoD
address the issue?  You write,

> ... and thus cause another 100000 US casualties on top of the 221502 
> Gulf War I casualties and a million or so of all others to include 
> the children.

but it seems to me that the preparedness you suggest would only prevent
the US part of that.  Have I misunderstood?

-Rosemary

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