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2005-08-26 Iraq-Jordan

On Baghdad Beat, Policeman Dodges Bombs, Turncoats

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Posted by Zhang Fei 2005-08-26 08:03|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 At the risk of setting off the two-day long discussion, I believe this is an outstanding example of "courage" - the man is scared - and rightfully so - yet soldiers on, for his family and his country.

The men who threaten him and his family are cowards.

There. Go to it!

Posted by Bobby 2005-08-26 08:59|| 2005-08-26 08:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Some Iraqis are evidently willing to fight in one way or another for their country, others it seems will not. Just like the vietnamese, eh? What kind of life have the insurgents promised them? What kind of life has the Iraqi govt. promised them? Is islam clouding their judgement in this matter? I don't understand who on earth would want to live a life like Zarq would provide if he were to win.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-08-26 09:47|| 2005-08-26 09:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Insha'Allan goes pretty deep I guess.

Posted by SCPatriot 2005-08-26 14:43|| 2005-08-26 14:43|| Front Page Top

#4 In fact, the gentleman in this tale exemplifies courage and bravery, as compared to fearlessness. Courage and bravery mean choosing to do what is morally right in the face of physical danger and, in this case, threats to his family by members of his society. Fearlessness is being unafraid to do something physically dangerous. It is certainly much more comfortable to go through life without feeling fear, there is nothing particularly admirable about it.

Posted by Hupavising Slomosing7791 2005-08-26 15:50|| 2005-08-26 15:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Ok, that was me. Hopefully I won't lose my cookie again.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-08-26 15:51|| 2005-08-26 15:51|| Front Page Top

#6 If courage is being afraid, and going forward, then if one is tuley fearless, they can not, by definition, be courageous.

If drugs, or the hope of 72 raisins make you fearless, then you are not courageous.

Q.E.D. or, if you prefer:

I.O.T.T.M.C.O.

Posted by Bobby 2005-08-26 22:37|| 2005-08-26 22:37|| Front Page Top

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