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war

so i thought i would put my thoughts on the war in lebenon online. I don't pretend to know war, i have never fought in one, been in one, or even known someone who has. That said i know many people that may possibly be involved.

So i will start with how i think this war was started. It looks as though Hazbala (don't know if im spelling it right but this will have to do) kidnapped two israely soldiers. This prompted israel to retaliate. As i see it, it someone takes soldiers prisoner, they are looking to start a war. This seems to be a decree of war to me. The Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that Israels response to the kidnapping was a "measured" response. Now i don't know if bombing the country of Lebanon was a measured response, but once Hazbala began firing rockets into Isreal, then i could understand. For instance, how long do you think the US would stand Canada firing artillery shells into the states?

The problem with this war, is that it is not that. A war is fought between two nations, using armies. Isreal is at war with a terrorist group. This is the same as the USA being at war with Al Queda. I forsee this turning into Isreals Iraq if they invade. As it stands there are thousands of troops massed at the border of Lebanon ready to invade. But how do you fight an "army" that does not wear a uniform, that does not follow rules, and does not face you on the battle field? You don't that is the answer. I fear that with Isreals invasion, will come a citezen uprising, and a return to civil war. Then Isreal will beacon the support of the US, whom has supported Isreal since it was created, and the US will offer monetary aid. It won't offer soldiers, cus they are in Iraq.

I dunno, let me hear what ya all think.
peace

posted by That Canadian Guy @ 11:15 p.m.