Some Valid Points

I was reading the news and they were talking about those Iraqi civilians who were systematically murdered by the Marines because the Marines were upset about one of their own being killed. I understand that they were upset...I mean when I hear that any one is killed especially someone who's serving their country I get upset but to gun down innocent men, women, and children is uncalled for. That's what I don't understand about war. Innocent people are always the ones that pay the highest price for something that they can't control. I know it's war and war has been around forever but you would think that people would learn. I mean it makes me ill to think about what those Marines did and now what's going to happen to them? I'm sure they aren't the first or the last to murder innocent people while "serving their country". I'm sure if you go through all the wars ever fought, you will find that innocents are the ones that pay the ultimate price. Doesn't seem fair does it? Anyway I was reading the story and on Yahoo at the bottom of the article there's an icon that says discuss. Now sometimes all you find on the message boards is trash. Once side beating up the other although as of recently, the tide seems to be turning again the Republicans that post on there. I was looking through some of the messages and read this one called Neocon Philosophy. I know it might seem like nitpicking but there are some valid points in there. I thought the last one was pretty funny though. The rest are pretty serious. Here it is:

NEOCON PHILOSOPHY

Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.

Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.

Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.

The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.

A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.

The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.

If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won't have sex.

A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.

Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing healthcare to all Americans is socialism. HMO's and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.

Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.

A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense, but a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.

Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution,which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.

The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.

Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.

Supporting "Executive Privilege" for every Republican ever born, who will be born or who might be born( in perpetuity.)

What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but whatBush did in the '80s is irrelevant.

Support for hunters who shoot their friends and blame them for wearing orange vests similar to those worn by the quail