Re: Hmm - I think someone may have a short career

Peter Ashby wrote:
Peter H.M. Brooks <peter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


There is certainly tons of anecdotal evidence to support that! I'd suggest that it is one of the underlying causes of war - cannon fodder
does need to be essentially thick. 


And gullible with it. Cynics tend not to be keen on dying for
propaganda.


And cynics join up in the hope of advancement, or of loot and plunder.

Unlike Peter B. I also think that some wars are just, and that people were right to fight in them. Where would the world be if Hitler had been allowed to take over Europe? I suspect that your present freedom from oppression would be far different had Hitler won. So I find myself thinking it sad that you think the sacrifices made by your parents and grand parents for your present safety and freedom are now to be called thought of as "gullible".

Lance
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