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(56,582 posts) Tue Sep 23, 2014, 10:16 AM Sep 2014

So, for the curious, I think the bombing campaign is a bad idea [View all]

Lest people assume I am my caricature, I do not in fact think the bombing campaign in Syria is a good idea. I think it is a bad idea.

I hope it ends swiftly with as few people killed as possible. As a vet, I've seen what US bombs can do, and I don't wish that on anyone.

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So, for the curious, I think the bombing campaign is a bad idea [View all] Recursion Sep 2014 OP

DURec leftstreet Sep 2014 #1

thanks. I don't think it's a good idea either. cali Sep 2014 #2

TO all the back-slappers, chest-thumpers and high fivers: We are killing innocent people. morningfog Sep 2014 #3

It's still possible to find work woo me with science Sep 2014 #4

I simply don't get why SheilaT Sep 2014 #5

as a navy vet i feel the same. m-lekktor Sep 2014 #6

I don't think it's a good idea either bigwillq Sep 2014 #7

You are not alone in your thoughts. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #8

Sadly, I agree, and am grateful my Congressman agrees with me. mountain grammy Sep 2014 #9

Fundies that behead seven year old girls deserve to be bombed- snooper2 Sep 2014 #10

Possibly, but people are often standing next to them Recursion Sep 2014 #11

"just like in 2003"? no comparison Schema Thing Sep 2014 #12

Negative. I think this is a better mission profile than in 2003, certainly Recursion Sep 2014 #13