Mausamji satshriakaal,
In a recent episode of the Daily Show,Jon Stewart made a very interesting point. He said if you want people to protest against the war in Iraq, then a draft should again be introduced(A military draft will mean every youth will have to serve in the army). If everyone will be required to enlist in the army, the youth of the country will come out in open and protest more vigorously against a war which has been a mistake since last 5 years.
That got me thinking, what will I do if a draft is introduced? Will I meekly take orders and go on my way to Iraq to kill innocent people, whom some have termed terrorists? I think I will not head for Iraq but will go to washington to oppose the war! Am I afraid of dying? Ofcourse I am. But what scares me more is the guilt that I would go through of doing something that I do'nt believe-in at all. The idea of taking orders from the dumbest president ever is too much for me! I feel so sorry for all the innocents serving in Iraq.
If we were at war with a real enemy, I would have served the nation, reluctantly at first, but I am sure my ego would have made me a brave patriotic man.
When so much is at stake itz so important to be led by an able leader, more so where there is a presidential form of govt. America needs a leader who inspires a nation. To go by whatever little I have heard of Obama, he to me comes across as an honest, inspirational and motivated leader. I hope Barack Obama turns out to be what I think he is.
Regards,
Ajj Kaim
On an after thought ".....but Mr Optimist Ajj Kaim, politicians all over the world are just the same."
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The Man is commanding - to say the least! - but i wonder since when has any war been for a just cause - I think never - it has always been a politically motivated vested with self interest and power hungry retards idea - smart people don't fight - they negociate! :P - sign tretise's n bla bla ...
Paru kee banoo duniyaa da???
Good post, and of course; all politicians are the same....
Candid but the like u mentioned at the end, politicians all over the world are just the same.
Thanks for coming by my Blog and commenting in so many of the posts!
U keep Blogging as well!
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Yes,the war in Iraq is indeed a pointless one. Its just another indication of USA's hegemony.
What matters to USA,as it always claims,is its supreme natioal interest. As if the sovereignity of other nations are mere sham.
But this has put to stake the credibility of USA across the world.May be we are headed for a new world order.
(thanks for leavin comments in my blog.hope to see u again)
gugan!!
Janaab - its time for the next post :-) Kuch naya likhiye
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