I let my anger get the best of me with my post, John, but let's face it; you are a kid. You're 14-years old, and whether you realize it or not, you're not seeing the big picture.
You have called the Iraqi people “the scum of the earth”. Do you have any idea how wrong you are? These fighters are exactly that, fighters. They believe that we are the scum of the Earth and will do anything to get us out of their home. No, I don’t agree with their methods, but I do understand them.
You said that you “started a movement in my home town to bring soldiers home”. I’m sorry, especially if this hurts your feelings, but I don’t believe you. I’ve caught you fibbing at least a half a dozen times on this board, and just can’t see you doing that. Being a part of, yes. Starting at 12-13 years old, no.
You said “I've got a fair role in worldly matters involving my country just as much as you do.” Sorry, I don’t think so. I’ve been accused of thinking that I know more about things than teen-agers. Teen-agers are the only ones to accuse me. I still remember what it was like when I was a teen, and you know what? I really didn’t know **** about ****. That’s life. Accept it. That doesn’t mean that you’re a stupid, meaningless, entity, but it does mean that because of my experience, there are a good number of things I know better than you.
Tell me John, what will you protect by going to Iraq? Are they threatening our way of life? Were our liberties at risk before the invasion? What is it exactly that we’re protecting right now, other than the scumbags (the Iraqi citizens) you spoke of earlier?
By watching that video, you have fallen prey to manipulation. You’re up in arms about what these militants did to this poor fellow, and you’re not thinking about the horrible things that our own military has done to their prisoners. You feel enough hatred to call an entire race by the name of scumbag. You lack the wisdom of age to help you resist that. Sounds condescending, but it’s true. I know it’s hard to hear that you’re still a kid.
Don’t think because I say the things I do that I don’t like you. I was angry with you for downloading that damn video that really needs to go away, but I understand curiosity. You’re still okay in my book.
Originally Posted by John McClane
DUH!!!!! I've studied about it more then you know.
Okay, now I'm pissed again. I doubt you've studied anything. You're probably lying again.