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Originally Posted by helterskelter808
There's a documentary called 'The Truth About Killing' (actually it's on Youtube, I may watch it again) which is about how, in the wake of the Vietnam war, the US military (successfully) attempted to stamp out soldiers' normal, innate aversion to killing other people.
Apparently in the Vietnam war, WWII and other prior wars, something like 90% (or some equally surprising number) of soldiers either didn't shoot or deliberately missed the enemy.
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This is still a problem in the military. Every one thinks they can just shoot another person in cold blood for no reason because they are "told to do it". This is what gun nuts don't understand - not every one has the balls to shoot and kill another man when suddenly faced with that decision.
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Originally Posted by helterskelter808
Out of curiosity, where would you stand if you were resisting a powerful enemy that invaded the US? The middle of a parking lot?
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I don't understand the question. Why would I stand in the middle of a parking lot?
I am a former US Marine who taught combat tactics to officers, I have multiple assault rifles, enough food to last months, and two four wheel drive trucks....
I'm ready!
