If you don't like, or are not willing to accept, that people have different views from you then the simplest cause of action is to avoid reading this section of the forum. It doesn't stop you from posting in any other section or having the opportunity to discuss Star Wars with fellow fans. As I stated on a couple of occasions, in this topic & other areas, if you discuss politics, YOU ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE. Everyone on this board has an opnion & whether or not you agree with it, it is their opinion & you MUST atleast acknowledge it, you donot have to agree with it but the least you can do is acknowledge it. Is it not written in your constitution that people have the freedom of speech? Well that's exactly what is occuring here, everyone is expressing their views in an adult & civilised way. The same goes for everyone here, I'm not singling you out, I am being as mindful of my own words as I'd expect anyone reading this to be.
If you have been caused any offence by any comments that have been written here, then accept the apologies that have been offered and move on. I was offended by some of your comments BUT you learn to accept that it is impossible to sway someone to your way of thinking if they are passionate about the point in question. I am not going to leave the board because of some of the opinions you have expressed, I don't agree with all of them, but then that's my prerogative. I will just continue with my insignificant life knowing that out there are a lot of people with very independant view points & surely that is a great thing?
You are clearly a patriot, and again thats an admirable quality, not being an American I can't share your enthusiasm. I am as patriotic as the next person when it comes to verbal assaults on my country, but at the same time, I can also question the legitimacy of some the UK's actions in recent years, that again is my prerogative, it is my right, as a UK citizen, living in a Democracy to question the Status Quo, my vote will depend on them seeing another 3-4 years in power. That is what living in a "free society" is all about. There will always be those that are patriotic and will accept any decision made by the powers that be and there will always be those that oppose! Nothing you or I can do about it!
Our comments are not anti-American, our comments are questioning the legality and the execution of recent engagements, which is well within our civil rights.
Now correct me if I'm wrong but were there other countries involved in the recent occupation of Iraq? Yes or no? Were there other countries involved in the recent emancipation of Afghanistan? Yes or no?
The answer to both is yes. Then it is obviously fair to assume that whatever doubts some of the posters hold is also reflected at these other countries. I have never witnessed such an anti war demonstration as I did in London, Bristol and Cardiff, to name but a few UK cities, where thousands and thousands of people, I think in London there was upwards of 500,000 people, took to the streets to let OUR government know that we did not want to see another war in Iraq. Obviously there was also a vocal majority that wanted to see an end to SH regime. Both sides were allowed to express their opinions in a vocal BUT NON VIOLENT manner. I'm quite sure that the Governments decision to send troops to the Gulf will affect their ability to win the next General Election, but as I do not have a time machine I cannot make any further comment on the outcome.
Anyway I think I've said all I want to say at this time. The debate will no doubt rage on, but please just read and re-read what I have written (the first couple of paragraphs if necessary) and take the time to let them sink in. You will always disagree with someone here, as I will, but don't let your anger cloud your judgement and fruitlessly leave this board. You will just be letting your anger win, and that's not a good thing. There is nothing worse than cutting off your nose, to spite your face!
Well I doubt this will help matters any, but the least i can do is try.......
