[Xantar]

Originally posted by Joeiss

But, Bush said that escalating violence will not lead to peace. But, Bush's army is escalating the violence in Afghanistan. So, how can peace come about it if America's leader doesn't think it will?

How exactly is Bush escalating the violence? Answer me that.

I see a fundamental error in your thinking. To you, the battlefield consists solely of Afghanistan. That's just not true. The terrorist attacks of September 11th did not take place in Afghanistan, but they are as much a part of this war as the bombing of Kandahar. Bush didn't escalate the violence. He didn't initiate the conflict. Al Quaeda did that. Shouldn't Bush do something about that?

Moreover, Afghanistan is more peaceful than it has been in years. It still has enormous problems, but most would say that it is better off now than it was last year. Has Bush really escalated the violence even in Afghanistan?

But, I see that a death is a death. I am not quite sure if I agree with the killing = less killing in the future aspect.

Let's say somebody kills your mother. You know who he is. He has said that he will kill your father next.

Will you idly stand by and let him do it because you don't believe in killing to prevent further violence?

Let's suppose you give him the benefit of the doubt. Then he kills your father and targets one of your siblings next. Will you still take no action?

Remember, Al Quaeda not only masterminded the September 11th attacks but has also bombed U.S. embassies and military bases, resulting in hundreds of deaths. Should the U.S. stand idly by and not defend itself?