Ros, I've never been to Iran. Hell, I've never been to the Middle East. I would concede that your knowledge of such things is vastly superior to mine. However, having said that, I've been to NYC several times and never been mugged either. That doesn't mean that there aren't muggers and criminals in NYC.
Regarding My Lai, specifically: I cannot comprehend a massacre based on "vague orders". No order must be followed if that order is illegal. I understand and can totally take into account the totality of the circumstances surrounding Calley, and the influences on his psyche at the time. However, even given the circumstances you have presented, right is right and wrong is wrong. As a professional soldier, platoon leader, and as a human being, he MUST be held accountable for HIS decisions, which resulted in the massacre of civilians in a village. I'm sorry, the whole circumstance bears no resemblance whatsoever to the video of contractors on Route Irish.
Almost: I was not offended in any way shape or form by your comments. And I'm not taking myself too seriously. Seriously. Anyway, I knew what you were doing, and I wanted to address the issue you raised. I thought it was a good issue.
So.....can you give me a situation where that would occur? I thought you said (paraphrasing) "same situation - same response for everyone". I guess I don't understand what you mean, and if I do understand what you mean, then the entire comment makes no sense to me.Rostam said:so not only the current surroundings but also life experiences so far
Regarding My Lai, specifically: I cannot comprehend a massacre based on "vague orders". No order must be followed if that order is illegal. I understand and can totally take into account the totality of the circumstances surrounding Calley, and the influences on his psyche at the time. However, even given the circumstances you have presented, right is right and wrong is wrong. As a professional soldier, platoon leader, and as a human being, he MUST be held accountable for HIS decisions, which resulted in the massacre of civilians in a village. I'm sorry, the whole circumstance bears no resemblance whatsoever to the video of contractors on Route Irish.
Almost: I was not offended in any way shape or form by your comments. And I'm not taking myself too seriously. Seriously. Anyway, I knew what you were doing, and I wanted to address the issue you raised. I thought it was a good issue.