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2003-09-24 Middle East

27 Israeli Pilots Refuse to Fly Strikes Against Palestinians

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Posted by Dar 2003-09-24 3:05:03 PM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 conspicuous lack of comments........

Posted by Mercutio 2003-9-24 3:35:32 PM|| 2003-9-24 3:35:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Okay... so terrorists now know exactly where to hide in order to stay alive, and continue killing Israelis. Thanks ever so much, guys, you've been such a help. *rolls eyes*

Posted by Just John 2003-9-24 3:47:20 PM|| 2003-9-24 3:47:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 reserve and retired refusing = don't want the tough jobs that might have civilian casualties? Conscience is great except when your enemy has none - witness Arafat placing children around his Ramallah hovel as human shields

Posted by Frank G 2003-9-24 3:59:07 PM|| 2003-9-24 3:59:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Frank--Exactly. Didn't stop the Serbs. Didn't stop Saddam. Won't ever stop Arafat.

The old adage needs to be revised:
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but the human shields the closest."

Posted by Dar 2003-9-24 4:02:55 PM|| 2003-9-24 4:02:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 So it's a matter of conscience. So the next time the Paleos boom some kids, these 27 ambulating blow-jobs get to tell the parents.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-9-24 6:03:37 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-9-24 6:03:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Fine. Turn in your wings. And forget about that paycheck, Mr. Ex-Reservist...

We'll let the A team fly 'em...

Posted by mojo 2003-9-24 6:08:46 PM|| 2003-9-24 6:08:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 yes Dar...and it hasn't really stopped the israelis either

Posted by Igs 2003-9-24 9:22:30 PM|| 2003-9-24 9:22:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Yes, Igs, it's a real bitch of a choice, isn't it? Let Paleo terrorists continue to send homicide bombers into your marketplaces and on your buses to blow up innocent women and children with impunity, or go after the bastards running the operation and risk hitting other innocent women and children in the process.

Posted by Dar 2003-9-24 9:36:52 PM|| [http://users.stargate.net/~dsteckel/] 2003-9-24 9:36:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Won't go in as pilots? I'll bet 27 IDF infantry men would be willing to let them take their place in the front line.

After all, the issue is about collateral damage not being afraid to face the enemy, right?

Posted by Chris Smith 2003-9-24 11:55:12 PM|| 2003-9-24 11:55:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 yes Dar, it is a bitch of a choice, at least you confirm that the israelis do this

btw at no stage did I mention that i agree with the palestinian suiced bombers

Posted by Igs 2003-9-25 2:28:43 AM|| 2003-9-25 2:28:43 AM|| Front Page Top

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