Pretty sad.

[andrewhoya]

So for some people to give their life for something isn't much of a sacrifice? It just varies from person to person.

Exactly.

[boba]

Exactly.

Thats a head scratcher. Could you explain your position.

[andrewhoya]

Thats a head scratcher. Could you explain your position.

How can you prove that EVERYBODY in the world thinks life is the most valuable thing on earth?

[BGT Masters]

For the record I never said soldiers weren't brave, courageous, ect for what they do. I am merely stating heroism comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes, not just soldiers. And to say they are better than anyone else to me is a slap to the face of other people who have put their necks on the line fighting a cause.

[duane1969]

I was actually going off of what I've been taught for the past 6 years. I've never seen that movie before.


He was a great military leader, but had his fair share of weaknesses.




We were taught the exact opposite. It was a major textile capital for the British, as well as the crops. They were able to get cheap labor from the Indians for many years.

LOL your history teachers probably saw the movie too. It might have actually happened that way but even in the movie it happened like that bnecause the British were retreating and were trapped from doing so by the French fleet.

I agree Hitler had weaknesses. A two front war and lack of planning for a fast moving blitzkreig are the major ones. Had he planned better and conquered Europe before going into Russia then history may read quite a bit differently than it does now.

As for India, cotton was the primary resource (textiles). I referred to it as a crop but history teachers would probably call it a textile.

[boba]

For the record I never said soldiers weren't brave, courageous, ect for what they do. I am merely stating heroism comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes, not just soldiers. And to say they are better than anyone else to me is a slap to the face of other people who have put their necks on the line fighting a cause.

+1

How can you prove that EVERYBODY in the world thinks life is the most valuable thing on earth?

I see what you saying and understand the logic. But let's think of some things people would value more. Riches, power, relationships... can you enjoy any of these things without life?

For the record I'm not saying that all soldiers are heroes, some are in it for the wrong intentions, for example a man who enjoys killing might join so he can kill.

[andrewhoya]

LOL your history teachers probably saw the movie too. It might have actually happened that way but even in the movie it happened like that bnecause the British were retreating and were trapped from doing so by the French fleet.

I agree Hitler had weaknesses. A two front war and lack of planning for a fast moving blitzkreig are the major ones. Had he planned better and conquered Europe before going into Russia then history may read quite a bit differently than it does now.

As for India, cotton was the primary resource (textiles). I referred to it as a crop but history teachers would probably call it a textile.

Actually most of the blitzkreigs worked.

As for India, we'll have to agree to disagree.

[andrewhoya]

+1

I see what you saying and understand the logic. But let's think of some things people would value more. Riches, power, relationships... can you enjoy any of these things without life?

Try telling that to some of the crazy people in the world.

For the record I'm not saying that all soldiers are heroes, some are in it for the wrong intentions, for example a man who enjoys killing might join so he can kill.

You're contradicting yourself now... What if they are killed?

What can you sacrifice that is equivalent to your life?

[boba]

Try telling that to some of the crazy people in the world.


You're contradicting yourself now... What if they are killed?

I posted an article about 2 young men who died for our country. Hypothetically, there could be some psychos who join to kill people, ( although I think most of this type are rooted out in boot camp ). They are giving there life for the pleasure of killing, doesn't contradict anything I have said.

[shrewsbury]

they are american soldiers on active duty, no matter where they die, they are serving our country. they are soldiers following orders, whether they want to be there or not, and are much braver, been through more, and have sacrificed more than any of us posting.
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this is my post, never said anyone was more important than anyone else.

again, if any of you have died for what you believe in, protecting your family, protecting your friends, protecting your neighbor, protecting your community, protecting your country, i stand corrected.

but i would be more amazed by the fact you can post after death!!!!!!!!!