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Originally Posted by KSig RC
I don't think this is even remotely similar to changing things like "foreign policy" and "operating procedure for dealing with extremist groups."
In the rape scenario, there are clear-cut, common sense, easy methods to help obviate (although not eliminate - that is an important distinction) the dangers.
In the foreign policy scenario, answers are never clear-cut, common sense is second to 'best interests'/long-term planning/idealogy of a nation, and the methods implemented are difficult, volitile and results are distant.
Let's put it this way: outside of some nebulous "US foreign policy", which actions EXACTLY lead to 9/11? Give specific examples. If you want to start with support for Israel, you've probably already lost any basis for further argument . . .
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Whoa dude. I'm not that political. Or emotionally invested.
I'm not a foreign affairs/relations specialist, any more than you are. But you're right, there aren't any clear cut answers. And the fact that our government changes every 4-8 years mean that policies change that quickly as well.
However, I don't see how saying that the US should look back on their policies and actions and possibly make changes in its future actions= It's the US's fault.
Same with Columbine. Teachers and students looked back and said "what could we have done differently. It's still the shooters faults. They are responsible. But could we, as peers, have encouraged different behavior?
There are almost always other options.
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