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2005-01-24 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Khalil: 'It's time to get rid of militias'

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Posted by Fred 2005-01-24 00:00:00 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Bye, bye, Khalil. It was nice knowing you.

Posted by gromgoru 2005-01-24 9:46:50 AM|| 2005-01-24 9:46:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Of course, he meant all the militias but his.

I would suggest that the militia movement in the United States faded, as well, because the United States continues to be a multi-cultural society. With all our imperfections, we still have more tolerance for eachother than many other nations with diverse ethnic populations. Our cultures are here voluntarily. In most other similar situations, force was used to create a multi-cultural nation and that is a recipe for conflict.

I would also suggest that the parlimentary method of governing is also a source of such conflicts. By winning a narrow majority or creating a coalition, a given ethnic group can control both the legeslative and executive branches of government. Our constitutional checks and balances are unique in the world.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2005-01-24 10:08:25 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2005-01-24 10:08:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I would also suggest that the parlimentary method of governing is also a source of such conflicts. By winning a narrow majority or creating a coalition, a given ethnic group can control both the legeslative and executive branches of government.

interesting thought, CS.

Posted by 2b 2005-01-24 1:40:19 PM|| 2005-01-24 1:40:19 PM|| Front Page Top

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