[James]

I thought women were becoming a rather protected species in the USA actually.

Originally posted by ztawinthropgirl
I have agree with KTsnake on the fact that women here in America are raped, molested, victims of spousal abuse, and other crimes of pure hate every day. I do have to disagree on one of KTsnake's points though. America isn't the law abiding beacon everyone wants to let shine through. Crime is abundant in this country. No, we're not acting like the opposing Iraqis but crime happens A LOT here in America such as white/blue collar crimes. I believe a "war" of sorts is happening here in America. The way the U.S.A treats the women citizens in this country is appalling. Although not put in this light usually, women are still treated as if they're property of men to protect. If men really want to protect the women of this country then stop committing crimes against them and expecting them to be their maids of sorts.

I believe that before one goes off trying to save the world that they save their own backyard first. If a country can't do that, then, how can they legitimately go around saving others around the world?

I am not saying Sadam Hussein didn't need to be taken out of power but I believe this thread is trying to make war seem like a vacation in the Caribbean. War = negative. If you don't like the negativity of war, then, don't support it. BTW, I am not saying war is never going to happen again or that sometimes war isn't a necessity (a necessity only when in dire situations). As long as humans are in power, war, atrocities, and mistakes are going to happen.