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In reply to the discussion: "The Drone That Killed My Grandson" - Nasser al-Awlaki Op/Ed in NYT [View all]RC
(25,592 posts)2. Maybe, just maybe, when enough people realize that people in foreign countries are human, just like
ourselves, with the same feelings, same love for their children and family as we, then maybe, just maybe people might refuse to fight and kill in "our leaders" declared and undeclared wars.
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Hissyspit
Jul 2013
OP
Why isn't the family filing a wrongful death suit? The suit filed by CCR is sure to be dismissed,
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#1
Maybe, just maybe, when enough people realize that people in foreign countries are human, just like
RC
Jul 2013
#2
I agree. If only people would put themselves in the place of those being oppressed and killed.
kelliekat44
Jul 2013
#46
The grandfather is NOT telling the truth. The boy was in a CAR with known terrorists.
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#3
FYI: The article that you reference concerns Anwar al-Awlaki (the son) not Abdulrahman al-Awlaki
xocet
Jul 2013
#24
There is a difference between defending something and not wanting to see misinformation. n/t
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#9
There is no good reason to let facts get in the way of a good emotional rant...
Pelican
Jul 2013
#10
It seems that you did not read the articles too closely, so it is very hard to defend your position.
xocet
Jul 2013
#32
So, do you think Obama should be impeached or just extradited to the Hague?
geek tragedy
Jul 2013
#43
What should I be outraged over tonight: This or a Rolling Stone cover? Hmmm...
Comrade Grumpy
Jul 2013
#8
it wasn't creepy. it was a riff off the fact that the guy is lying in his editorial
Pretzel_Warrior
Jul 2013
#23
Abdulrahman's father was part of al Queda, and al Queda has killed children in its attacks.
pnwmom
Jul 2013
#15
Yes, and Anwar al-Awlaki believed children should be raised 'on the love of Jihad'
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#25
In post# 1, I asked why had the family filed such a lawsuit--as opposed to a wrongful death action.
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#42
So, you would hold the USA to the same standard as al-Qaeda? That is just brilliant!
xocet
Jul 2013
#28
Yes. The President can target Americans if they are deemed enemy combatants, and they are non-
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#40