Comments on: torture in afghanistan: who are our enemies?

By: Murrieta Hair

Murrieta Hair — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:45:19 +0000

Hopefully we can get our troops home soon and safe.

By: Scotty B

Scotty B — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:37:12 +0000

Very scary times.

By: Angelina

Angelina — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:01:52 +0000

Hi Isabella,

Wonderfully stated.

It occurs to me that when society collectively ascribe to the notion of “enemy” they dehumanize the group referred to as the enemy. The horrible truth is how can another country change the trajectory of actions within a country that is based on minimizing human Right’s of their citizens.

An up hill battle for sure.
.-= Angelina´s last blog ..The Children’s Republic =-.

By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:26:52 +0000

jonathon, i am always tickled pink when i can have a civilized and respectful exchange with someone who has different views than mine. so thank you.

someone from amnesty international who was interviewed on CBC today made this point:

what does a lone diplomat have to gain from trying to expose this? very little, and it doesn’t help his career at all. so if he’s smart, he doesn’t do this without evidence. and what do high-up military personnel, including the defence minister, have by to gain by dismissing and covering this up? a lot.

By: Jonathon Narvey

Jonathon Narvey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:16:19 +0000

Hey Isabella, I just wanted to respond briefly to your points. I’m glad to see that you are generally understanding of the reasons for our involvement in Afghanistan, and also have a grasp of the challenging environment our soldiers and aid workers and those of 30 nations are laboring under.

My main point is still that these allegations are still just that, allegations. I’m sick of politicians insulting our intelligence while pushing transparent agendas that have little to do with helping Afghans or our own mission and much to do with gaining temporary political advantage.
.-= Jonathon Narvey´s last blog ..Why is the Political Opposition So Eager to Believe Our Enemies? =-.

By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:14:13 +0000

hm, my barking friend, i wonder how my posts on acceptance would strike you: http://www.moritherapy.org/article/acceptance-is-ought-and-baby-food/

jana, thanks for visiting! good to have you here!
.-= isabella mori (@moritherapy)´s last blog ..torture in afghanistan: who are our enemies? =-.

By: The Barking Unicorn

The Barking Unicorn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:09:55 +0000

What an amazing number of words all concerned have used to say two simple things:

“I, personally, don’t like torture. I want everyone to stop doing it.”

From the opinion “I don’t like torture” arises the desire “everyone stop doing it.”

Naturally, that desire will go unfulfilled, for those who torture hold different opinions about it.

“A flower withers even though we love it. A weed grows even though we do not not love it.”

From unfulfilled desire arises all suffering.

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By: Jana

Jana — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:36 +0000

Well said! .-= Jana´s last blog ..orange =-.