>>A common quote among intellectuals is that of Beatrice Hall (speaking of Voltaire’s philosophy): “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” The plain fact of the matter is that they wouldn’t, or couldn’t.>>
Right in the X-ring on that one. In theory, the Left always supports the military. But do they ever truly support the military? Sure, until budget time, when the dollars must be spent. Or until the going gets tough. And then - Too Many Casualties! Well, what do they think happens in combat anyway? This is not a walk to the faculty lounge, kids. Good people get hurt too.
And do leftists ever actually join the military? Do their children ever actually serve in the military? Yeah sure. Right again.
And then there's this little quote, found in Madogre: http://www.madogre.com/News.html"Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled, or hanged."
I'm don't totally agree, because silencing dissent is not always in the best interest of the people. But can you guess the source of the quote? OK, it's obviously the USA, but I was surprised: Abraham Lincoln. (Score a big one for Honest Abe.)
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