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Tierra_y_Libertad

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11. I'm not against drones, or bombs, or artillary. I'm against using them.

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Sat Jun 9, 2012, 02:25 PM

Jun 2012

“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy.” - Mohandas K. Gandhi

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The problem with drones is not the drones themselves, but the failure of humanity they represent. [View all] Robb Jun 2012 OP

You can't suggest we have decided warfare is necessary when there hasn't been a war declared. rug Jun 2012 #1

War persists. Robb Jun 2012 #3

They make war easier to conduct. randome Jun 2012 #2

Every advancement in arms has made warfare easier. Robb Jun 2012 #4

True. randome Jun 2012 #5

This actually made me wonder Robb Jun 2012 #10

No, it's the drones themselves JayhawkSD Jun 2012 #6

OK, then answer this: Robb Jun 2012 #7

Remote controlled war is the sole providence of cowards 1-Old-Man Jun 2012 #8

That's what they said about cavalry, too. Robb Jun 2012 #9

I'm not against drones, or bombs, or artillary. I'm against using them. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #11