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Quote: (Originally Posted by Lechium)

First of all I did reasearch about My Lai, and yeah it seems like they did kill these villagers just for kicks. I understand why -- war does fuck with people minds and sometimes they just explode and do irrational things -- but facts are still facts.

Wow, I didn't realize you got your PhD in psychology and know what makes people do the irrational things they do. Yes, you said it SEEMS they killed villagers just for kicks. I thought you were intelligent enough to know that things aren't always what they seem. If you were there, and saw first-hand what actually happened, I'd trust and respect your 'opinion'. But you weren't, and I don't. I also know that my husband IS in the military and knows probably a warehouse full of information more than you do about the American military, it's background and history. So I'll pass on the history lessons from you, thank you very much.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lechium)

Also the whole question about Russia is really out of nowhere... I said I like this country better, ist this enough? As for Russia I can tel you even more horrid things about that country. If you love the country it does not mean that you close your eye on its shortcommings. That's not love, thats blind stupid zeal.

Well, my point is, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Unless you come from a country that was perfect, don't go knocking mine.