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Originally Posted by troypiggo
Considering the relatively small sample size of IIS members posting in this thread and all of the differing points of view, and every one of them convinced they're the one that's "right", it's easy to see how on a global scale international conflict escalates into the very scenario you're all debating.
I wonder if one person can step into this thread, and provide a solution that can make all of you see the same point of view and be satisfied. That's what you're expecting Afghanistan/US/UN/Australia etc to be able to do.
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A few points:
There's a big difference between verbal disagreement and picking up a weapon.
Many of us express opinions knowing historically that we are wrong much of the time.
A large part of the population is in agreement that we should not have engaged in guerilla/urban warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan; as casualties mount and results are not forthcoming the numbers calling for withdrawal will increase. It seems that the lessons of history are only remembered for a short time before mistakes are repeated again.