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From: todd@SCIRTP.UUCP (Todd Jones)
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Subject: Beirut solutions
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Date: Wed, 26-Jun-85 18:35:48 EDT
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In response to all the ultra-imperialistic solutions to the
current hostage crisis, I must remind y'all that military
might just ain't what it used to be. Sure, we're stronger
than ever-we could reduce the entire middle east to a glowing
crater without noticeably depleting our nuclear inventory.
But anyone who thinks we can rescue our hostages without
sentencing them to death, or without incurring immense ammounts
of political embarassment is naive.

Anyone who suggests we should meet the hostages demands is
asking for replay after replay of the same activity. Sure,
the Shiites have a legitimate gripe and we are supporters
of Israel, but negotiating with terrorists only solves the
short term problem while exacerbating the long term problem.

The lesson to learn is not "those Moslems are totally insane."
What we need to learn is that as members of the international
community, our actions affect others and we should consider
the ramifications of our actions beyond the immediate effects
on America.

We must show patience. We mustn't attempt a foolhardy rescue
mission. We mustn't condone terrorism by negotiating with
the Shiites. We must work on improving our image in the
world. We are presently perceived as one of two imperialistic
bullies (Don't forget Russia). Military strength will no
longer give us an image of respectibility. A humanitarian
foreign policy will. Let's stop leeching resources from
our global neighbors and start caring.



The preceding opinions are, in all likelihood, those of Todd Jones.
However, these opinions will, in all certainty, bear scant resemblance 
to the opinions of SCI Systems, Inc., Mr. Jones' employer.

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