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Old 03-10-2007, 13:09 PM   #22 (permalink)
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You don't have to kiss someone's ass to be patriotic. He could have been patriotic by speaking out and taking up a struggle. But he took the cowardly way out by defecting to America that is recognised as an enemy of his own country. I may not agree with Iran's policies but I will never think of him as a hero, not even if he helps America win. You can never trust a man who would betray his country and his comrades. He had soldiers looking up to him and following his orders.
I agree with you in principle, blade. But, me being a nationalist, if he has information that would be useful to us then more power to him. Assuming this is true though, I would never have respect for him. Because me being a nationalist and all, I have no respect for those who do not love their country. Also, as you said: if he is indeed a traitor, than we can never trust him. Yeah, I defitiely agree with you.
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